India Meteorological Department (IMD) Archives

India’s wheat output may drop by over 1% from initial 120 million tonnes estimate, says private survey

Unseasonal rainfall has impacted wheat crops across parts of India, with 10–15% losses reported in some districts of Punjab, Bihar and Uttar...

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Wheat News in English

Yellow alert for thunderstorms in Punjab, Haryana; rain likely to benefit wheat but strong winds a concern

India’s ethanol blending programme has driven major investments in ethanol plants, supporting energy security, rural growth and farmer incomes. However, recent disputes...

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Wheat News in English

India braces for unusually hot March; wheat, rapeseed crops at risk, sources say

India may face one of its hottest Marchs, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting temperatures up to 7°C above normal across key...

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Rice News in English

Indian Farmers Boost Rice, Pulses Sowing Amid Normal Monsoon, Still Need $75Bn for Climate Adaptation

India’s kharif sowing rose 11% year-on-year to 26.2 million hectares, supported by a 15% above-normal monsoon. Rice, pulses, and oilseeds saw strong...

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Sugar News in English

Haryana : Floodwater enters Yamunanagar mill in Haryana, damages around Rs 50 crore sugar stock

Heavy rain in Yamunanagar damaged about 1.25 lakh quintals of sugar worth ₹50 crore at Saraswati Sugar Mills. Rainwater and an overflowing...

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Rice News in English

Good Monsoon, Fantastic Agriculture! Bountiful rains boost kharif crop sowing by 10% in a year; this commodity sees 60% jump

The 2025 monsoon season is showing a mixed yet largely promising outlook for India's **Kharif crop** farming. Here's a **60-word summary**: ---...

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Wheat News in English

Monsoon Set to Thrive: Early Start and Impact on Indian Agriculture

The southwest monsoon gained strong momentum this week and is expected to reach much of northwest India, including Delhi, by June 25,...

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Rice News in English

Assam : Farmers advised to delay rice transplanting and drain fields as heavy rains lash Northeast I

Amid heavy rainfall across Assam, Meghalaya, and neighbouring states, the IMD has urged farmers to delay sowing, secure crops, and ensure drainage....