Rain Showers Bring Silver Lining to Summer Crop Outlook
Recent rainfall following extreme heat has not harmed major crops and could enhance summer crop production, according to Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi. He remarked on the unpredictability of weather patterns. Some ripened fruits may be impacted, but paddy sowing preparations remain on track for the upcoming season.
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The timely rainfall following intense heat conditions has not adversely affected major crops, according to Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi's recent statement. Instead, it is expected to improve summer crop production prospects.
Chaturvedi noted that sudden weather changes, including rainfall, hailstorms, and gusty winds, are common for this season. Nevertheless, their unpredictability and severity are heightened by climate change.
Although no crop damage has been reported, hailstorms in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar might have caused mango and litchi fruits to fall prematurely. Yet, paddy sowing preparations for the upcoming season are advancing smoothly, with foodgrain production estimates likely to see an upward revision.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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