BHOJPUR: Sudden hailstorms that struck various parts of Bhojpur district on Wednesday have damaged paddy crops that were nearing harvest, leaving local farmers concerned about further losses.
The hailstorm hit at a critical time when farmers were preparing to harvest and bring in their paddy. The crops, which had ripened in the fields, suffered damage due to the unexpected weather event.
Dhan Bahadur Thapa, a local farmer from Bhojpur Municipality-5, said the hailstorm had damaged paddy fields and raised concerns among farmers about the possibility of further hailstorms.
“An unexpected hailstorm struck the area yesterday, and farmers are increasingly worried that it may happen again. If such weather conditions continue, paddy production could suffer significant losses,” he said.
According to Thapa, some farmers have yet to harvest their crops, while others have already cut the paddy and left it to dry in the fields.
Farmers are particularly concerned about changing weather conditions as the paddy has reached maturity and the harvesting season is underway. They fear that further hailstorms could flatten standing crops, cause ripe paddy to fall and damage harvested crops left to dry in the fields.
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