Storms and heavy rain destroy crops just before harvest

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Storms and heavy rain damaged paddy, fruit and vegetable crops in Nepal’s Kailali, Bardiya, Salyan and Dang districts shortly before harvest. The losses have raised concerns about lower yields and prompted farmers to seek government relief.

Farmers in Kailali, Bardiya, Salyan and Dang have suffered losses to paddy, fruit and vegetables, raising fears of lower yields and increasing demands for government relief.