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The latest WeNepal stories that mention Banke district, Lumbini Province.

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    Economy

    Paddy crop disease in Banke worries farmers as yields approach

    Farmers in Banke are expressing concern after noticing disease symptoms in their paddy fields at a crucial stage of growth. According to statements given by farmers and agricultural officials, water-soaked brown and green spots have appeared on leaves, leading to dying plants. Officials noted that while reports of infections have been received, the exact extent of the damage remains unconfirmed. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Kathmandu

    Nepalgunj City Hall remains closed despite major investment

    A newly constructed city hall in Nepalgunj, Banke, remains unused despite significant state investment. Local residents and business leaders have urged the sub-metropolitan city leadership to take immediate action to bring the facility into operation. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Economy

    Traditional craft fades in Banke amid modern appliances

    Arjun Kuchbadhiya of Banke reports that modern kitchen appliances are replacing traditional grindstones and manual mills. Raw stones must be purchased from across the border in India, costing Indian rupee 150 per stone, because suitable materials are unavailable domestically. Community members note that plastic ropes have also replaced traditional jute alternatives, leaving artisans with declining sales and empty-handed trips. Officials record social security allowances for hundreds of residents in settlements across the district. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Provinces

    Windstorm and Rain Damage Paddy Fields in Banke

    Paddy fields in Banke suffered damage following a combination of heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday. Local farmers reported flattened crops across multiple fields in Manipur and Duduwa. Authorities noted that a full assessment of the losses is still pending. Rice has been cultivated on 33,503 hectares across the district. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Environment

    Banke villages along Rapti at flood risk after two days of rain

    Residents along the Rapti river in Banke are at risk of flooding after two days of continuous rain. Locals in Rapti Sonari and Narainapur rural municipalities say the river erodes farmland every year because there is no permanent embankment, and that around a dozen settlements live in fear of the river entering their villages. Ward 3 chair Minkumar Chaudhary said the water level is rising and residents are being told to stay alert. Rapti Sonari chair Tapta Paudel said five safe shelters with room for up to two thousand people have been kept ready, with two more buildings under construction. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Provinces

    Panchase in Kaski records 189 mm, Nepal's highest rainfall in 24 hours

    The Panchase area of Kaski received 189 mm of rain in the 24 hours to 26 September 2026, the most anywhere in Nepal. Archale in Palpa recorded 172 mm, Bharse in Gulmi 170.8 mm, and Kuhun and Darbang in Myagdi 165.2 mm and 161 mm. Rivers and streams in Banke, Myagdi, Parbat, Lamjung, Chitwan and Bhojpur are approaching alert level, and the Kiran Nala in Banke and Mangalghat in Myagdi have already crossed it. The department says monsoon and westerly winds are both partly influencing the country's weather. From public sources and the WeNepal research team