Paddy cultivation in Hayaghat block of Darbhanga district is facing a severe crisis due to insufficient rainfall. Despite the passing of Ashadh and the onset of Sawan, fields remain dry as there has been no significant rainfall. The lack of moisture in the fields is preventing paddy transplantation, causing growing concern among farmers.

With dwindling hopes of rain, farmers are now abandoning preparations for paddy transplantation and are instead dry-plowing their fields with tractors. They state that this will destroy weeds and prepare the fields for transplantation if rain arrives later. Farmers believe that agriculture is entirely dependent on the monsoon. If sufficient rain does not fall within the next week, this year's paddy crop could be severely affected. For most farmers, large-scale paddy transplantation using pump sets is not economically feasible.

Given the rainfall deficit, farmers have demanded alternative irrigation systems, diesel subsidies, and compensation for crop losses from the government. According to the agriculture department, seeds and fertilizers were made available to farmers on time this year, but due to inadequate rainfall, farmers are unable to fully utilize them. The department notes that the continuous drought-like situation is increasing financial pressure on farmers, with many fearing the loss of their agricultural investments. If rain does not arrive soon, paddy production could be significantly impacted.