This year, due to a timely and good monsoon, farmers began sowing and transplanting paddy in June. The benefits of timely agricultural work and adequate rainfall are now clearly visible in the fields. By the last week of September, the paddy ears had turned golden, and a bumper harvest is being predicted.

This year, due to a timely and good monsoon, farmers began sowing and transplanting paddy in June. The benefits of timely agricultural work and adequate rainfall are now clearly visible in the fields. By the last week of September, the paddy ears had turned golden, and a bumper harvest is being predicted.

According to government data, approximately 1.5 lakh hectares of paddy have been cultivated in Surguja district this year. The administration has also accelerated procurement preparations. However, the continuous rain has increased farmers' concerns. Farmers cultivating early-maturing varieties, in particular, may face difficulties. These crops will be ready for harvest in the next 10 to 15 days, but the moisture in the fields will pose significant difficulties in harvesting. Farmers fear that the delay in harvesting could result in crop losses.