KATHMANDU, MAY 8
Humla is currently in the grip of a long spell of drought. Due to this drought, the ready-to-harvest crops, including wheat in the fields of Bargaun, Thehe, Limatang, Torpa, and other villages, have dried up.
Farmers in Simkot rural municipalities 1 through 4 have complained that the crops have been ruined due to the drought. In the absence of alternative water arrangements, they are worried about cultivating another crop to sustain their families' livelihoods.
Gajima Lama, a resident of Simkot rural municipality-3, expressed concern that famine might occur in the absence of snow in the winter. "There has been no snow this year," she said, adding that a situation of starvation may emerge in the area.
Lama further voiced her complaint that she could not cultivate crops now due to the lack of rain, as it is already late to sow millet.
Gaugora Bohara, a farmer of Simkot rural municipality-2, Thehegaun, stated that they could not cultivate chilies, corn, pumpkins, and other vegetables while waiting for rain. "Eight to ten years ago, the fields were not as dry as they are now. The problem has arisen due to the lack of snow and rain in the winter season this year," he shared.
