India Meteorological Department (IMD) Archives

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....

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Wheat News in English

Odisha sets 137.7 lakh tonne foodgrain production target for FY 2025-26

Boosted by the IMD’s forecast of an above-normal monsoon, Odisha has set a record foodgrain production target of 137.70 lakh tonnes for...

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Wheat News in English

Wheat Harvest at Risk: Unexpected Rainfall Worries Punjab Farmers

Unseasonal drizzle and cloudy skies in Punjab have sparked concerns among farmers as wheat harvesting accelerates. Light rain in Doaba and Majha...

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English

India’s Hottest March in Years: Analysing Heat Wave impact on agriculture

India is bracing for a record-hot March, with IMD warning of extreme heat affecting wheat and rice production. Rising temperatures threaten yields,...

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Wheat News in English

Return of winter chill may benefit wheat crop, prices ruling above MSP

Wheat production is expected to improve this season if favorable weather continues. Recent strong winds have restored cooler conditions after an unusual...