Dry Monsoon in South Asia: Looming Fears of Agricultural Loss, Extreme Heat, and Disaster By Tanka Dhakal Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

KATHMANDU, Jul 3 2026 (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. DevelopmentNews Updates Puspa Subedi, a farmer from Pokhara‑31, Talbesi, Kaski, in Gandaki Province, is ready for the rice‑planting season. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/dry-monsoon-in-south-asia-looming-fears-of-agricultural-loss-extreme-heat-and-disaster/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -