Sundargarh district in Odisha recorded its third-highest rainfall for the month of May in 19 years, yet paddy cultivation remains delayed. Despite 123.46 mm of average rainfall, farmers are hesitant to start sowing due to muddy fields caused by heavy thundershowers and uncertainty in weather patterns. Issues with seed distribution and unfavorable soil conditions in low-lying areas have significantly slowed down the agricultural process this year. https://sambad.in/district/sundargarh/3rd-highest-rainfall-farming-still-lags-11898772 #creator program