SaralnamaUnseasonal rains caused by Cyclone Mocha in Balaghat have increased farmers' worries. The rain that started on Thursday morning has affected daily life. Agricultural scientists have expressed concerns about increased moisture in harvested crops and its impact on the grains. According to agricultural scientist Uttam Bisen, the weather will remain like this for the next one or two days. He explained that Balaghat is a major rice-producing district where 115, 125, and 140-day rice varieties are cultivated. Farmers who have already harvested their paddy are suffering heavy losses as the risk of moisture in the crop has increased. This has increased both the farmers' labor and costs, as they will now have to make additional efforts to dry the moisture-laden paddy. If the standing paddy in the fields falls and comes into contact with the ground… (Updated 30 Oct 2025, 11:00 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Unseasonal rains caused by Cyclone Mocha in Balaghat have increased farmers' worries
- Agricultural scientists have expressed concerns about increased moisture in harvested crops and its impact on the grains