CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: CNN Central News and Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News / Agencies: Continuous rain under the impact of Cyclone Murasu has affected daily life and festival preparations in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. Several areas are seeing rain spells resembling the monsoon month of Sawan. The standing paddy crop, ready in the fields, is now facing a threat from the rain. At the same time, Diwali’s festive glow has also faded in the markets as customer footfall has declined.
The continuous rain has increased farmers’ worries. The paddy crop is ready in the fields, and there are concerns that the weather at this stage could affect yield. Farmers are facing the challenge of protecting the crop and carrying out harvesting. With the rain continuing, agricultural work is also being affected.
On the other hand, markets are not seeing the expected bustle on the occasion of Diwali compared with normal days. Because of the rain, fewer people are stepping out for shopping. Traders are also worried that business may be affected.
This change in weather during the festive season has increased difficulties for both farmers and traders. On one side, there is fear of damage to the ready paddy in the fields, while on the other, the lack of customers in markets is affecting Diwali’s festive atmosphere.
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