Dry Monsoon in South Asia: Looming Fears of Agricultural Loss, Extreme Heat, and Disaster

KATHMANDU, July 3 (IPS) - Monsoon season in South Asia, including Nepal, is a period of frequent rainfall, extreme heat, and a busy time of the year for farmers. Most farmers in Nepal depend on monsoon rain to plant paddey, the main source of food.

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