A combination of persistent rainfall and a heavy windstorm struck parts of Banke on Saturday, causing damage to agricultural fields. Farmers reported that the severe weather flattened rice crops across a large portion of the local farmland. Hemraj Kandu, a farmer residing in Manipur, stated that strong winds knocked down rice plants in most fields within the area. Similar damage occurred in the fields of Sujan Thapa, located in Duduwa Rural Municipality. Sujita Sharma, who serves as a senior agriculture extension officer, stated that officials have not yet completed a full evaluation of the agricultural impact. The exact extent of the losses remains under review. Data from the district agricultural office indicates that paddy cultivation covers a total area of 33,503 hectares throughout the region. Officials continue to monitor the situation as reports from affected areas come in.
Windstorm and Rain Damage Paddy Fields in Banke
Continuous rainfall and strong winds on Saturday flattened rice crops across various locations in the Banke district.
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- A severe windstorm and continuous rain on Saturday flattened rice crops in Banke.
- Farmers in Manipur and Duduwa reported widespread damage to their paddy fields.
- Officials stated that a complete assessment of the agricultural losses is pending.
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