Unseasonal rains in the last few days, along with hailstorms in some places, have caused some damage to the standing rabi crop due to lodging and led to delays in harvesting, with a potential output loss of around 10% in case of wheat and chana, sources in the farming community and trade told FE. Horticulture and mustard crops have also been hit by the unexpected spell.
The damages are widespread, with north, west and eastern parts of the country being affected.
In most of the north and central Indian regions, wheat crops looked robust and unaffected by heat at the late-flowering stage and were almost ready for harvest before the rains hit. Source said the harvesting of crops which were reaching the maturity stage will now be delayed till the middle of next month.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the key wheat-growing states – Punjab (152%), Haryana (143%), Uttar Pradesh (191%), Rajasthan (315%) and Madhya Pradesh (211%) – have received more rainfall during March 1–25 against the normal benchmark. So far, the March rainfall in 22 states was 29% above the normal level.
This story is from the March 27, 2023 edition of Financial Express Mumbai.
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