Farmers in Odisha’s Paradip and Kujang regions have begun harvesting paddy ahead of schedule amid fears of continuous rainfall triggered by a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The approaching weather disturbance has heightened anxiety among cultivators, who worry that prolonged showers could severely damage standing crops that are on the verge of maturity.

Paddy that was originally expected to be harvested in about 15 days is now being cut in haste as farmers rush to minimise potential losses. Many were seen harvesting mature crops, moving cut bundles from waterlogged fields to safer locations, and attempting to dry and process the grains before weather conditions deteriorate further, according to reports.

While some farmers continue to toil in submerged fields, othe

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