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Mud, celebration, and dread: Nepali farmers mark National Paddy Day while bracing for El Nino-driven drought
Locals in Nepal's Sindhuli district celebrated National Paddy Day with traditional mud-splashing, feasting, and music. Despite the festive spirit, experts warn of a drier 2026 monsoon due to El Nino. In response, local authorities are distributing irrigation equipment worth one crore to help farmers mitigate potential drought risks.
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The Rising Nepal
· Jun 29, 2026
National Paddy Day marked with machine planting rice and drone broadcasting fertilizer
Patan (Lalitpur), June 29: The 23rd National Paddy Day and the Rice Planting Festival 2083 were celebrated by spreading...
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· Jun 29, 2026
Mud, celebration, and dread: Nepali farmers mark National Paddy Day while bracing for El Nino-driven drought
By Binod Prasad AdhikariSindhuli [Nepal], June 29 (ANI): Marking the start of the rice planting season, a tug-of-war between groups, ploughing the field using oxen and he-buffaloes, farmers soaking in the mud and splashing water on each other, locals of Nepal's Sindhuli observed National Paddy Day in full swing, even as the El Nino is expected to bring a drier monsoon this season.The Marin Rural Municipal
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· Jun 21, 2026
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