Farmers Across Nepal Race Against Rain to Save Ripened Rice

Farmers in central Nepal are working tirelessly to harvest, thresh, and store their ripened rice crops, despite drizzle and unsettled weather threatening their yields.

Recent festivals delayed harvesting, leaving many fields vulnerable to grain shedding, and prompting urgent efforts to secure the harvest before further losses.

In several other areas, farmers are struggling to protect their rice from moisture, raising concerns that damp grains could spoil in the cool autumn temperatures.

Agricultural authorities have cautioned farmers not to rush due to the likelihood of continued rainfall.

However, many insist that delaying further could result in even greater losses, choosing to prioritize immediate harvesting over official guidance.