Wheat crop likely to be hit as harsh summer predicted
India’s wheat crop is likely to be adversely affected by anticipated above-normal temperatures from March through May 2025, according to the IMD. The upcoming heat waves during a critical grain formation stage could lead to lower yields, impacting inflation and diminishing government wheat stocks, which could exacerbate food inflation concerns.
Pune: Anticipated above normal temperatures in March through May summer is likely to adversely affect India’s wheat crop. Inflation in wheat has remained high for the past four years mainly due to the adverse impact of weather conditions.
After having witnessed the hottest February on record in 125 years, the Met department (IMD) has forecast above normal maximum and minimum temperatures over most parts of the country from March to April 2025.
India’s wheat crop is likely to be adversely affected by anticipated above-normal temperatures from March through May 2025, according to the IMD. The upcoming heat waves during a critical grain formation stage could lead to lower yields, impacting inflation and diminishing government wheat stocks, which could exacerbate food inflation concerns.
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Source : The Economic Times
