Rukum West, Feb. 24 -- Gauri Giri, 67, from Gujoldanga of Musikot Municipality, has been baffled by the impact of climate change over the past few years. Lately there has been no timely rainfall nor good crop production as attacks by pests and diseases intensify.

"There has been no rainfall since August last year. Winter crops have dried in the field. I don't know what to eat or how to survive in such harsh climate conditions," said Giri.

He looks at the sky and the barren fields, with a sense of despair.

Most farmers in the high hills share similar concerns as they witness unpredictable weather patterns.

Tilka Bahadur Shahi, a 71-year-old from Kot of Aathbiskot Municipality, recalled how crops used to grow well, nurtured by regular r...