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Dry spell and water shortage hinder paddy cultivation in Thangchhenang

Jul 09, 2025 2 mins read
Dry spell and water shortage hinder paddy cultivation in Thangchhenang

Tashicholing—Farmers in Thangchhenang village (Biru Tar) under Pemaling Gewog, Samtse, are struggling to begin paddy cultivation this year.

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