Heavy rains, floods, and landslides during two separate periods in September and October inflicted more than Rs 6.67 billion in losses on the agriculture and livestock sector, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. National paddy output is projected to fall by five to seven percent due to the damage. Koshi Province suffered the highest losses, exceeding Rs 2.54 billion. October’s late rains alone caused Rs 2.91 billion in destruction, mostly hitting ripening paddy crops.
