Severe Storms Threaten Mango Harvest in Madhesh Province

Janakpurdham. There are indications that mango production in Madhesh Province will be lower than expected this year. Although initial estimates suggested a doubling of production due to heavy flowering, severe storms at the beginning of Baisakh caused significant damage.

According to Ravi Basnet, an officer at the Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives, mango trees had flowered much better this year compared to the past. Farmers were optimistic, and relevant authorities had also expected a significant increase in production.