Monsoon exit delayed: farmers urged to postpone harvesting plan

KATHMANDU, Oct 2: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged farmers to postpone the schedule for rice harvesting and ensure the prompt storage of already harvested rice as the duration of monsoon is getting prolonged this year.

Tentatively, the process for monsoon exit commences on October 2 and this year, it still remains active. Senior meteorologist Barun Poudel said the duration of the monsoon is getting prolonged as it is likely to take around one week for its departure.