How can the warm weather in February impact agriculture in India
The IMD warns that the warm February could have adverse effects on wheat, fruit, and vegetable crops.
- The warm weather in February can accelerate the flowering and maturation of crops like wheat, affecting their yield and quality.
- Increased temperatures may lead to heat stress in fruit trees, hindering the fruit development and reducing the overall harvest.
- Vegetable crops may experience early flowering or bolt prematurely due to the unseasonal warmth, impacting their yield and market availability.
- Higher temperatures can also pose a risk of pests and diseases thriving, further endangering the agricultural produce.
- The lack of sufficient chill hours can disrupt the dormancy period of certain crops, causing irregular growth patterns and potential crop losses.
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