Floods in Ratnanagar cause significant losses for beekeepers.

Beekeepers in Ratnanagar, Chitwan, have experienced significant losses due to recent floods caused by heavy rainfall. The floods destroyed beehives in the Manikhola and Lalparsa areas, leading to an estimated loss of Rs 6 million. Prabin Lama, Chief of the Agriculture Development Section at Ratnanagar Municipality, reported that many hives in the Padmakanya Community Forest were swept away on Monday, with most containing combs ready for honey extraction, resulting in substantial losses for local farmers.