Large Stock of Wheat at Risk in Punjab Mandis Due to Rain

03-May-2025 01:33 PM

Large Stock of Wheat at Risk in Punjab Mandis Due to Rain
★ Unseasonal rain and strong winds in Punjab have put over 1.69 lakh metric tonnes of wheat lying in mandis at risk of spoilage. On May 1, the state recorded 9.9 mm of rainfall — 1556% above the normal level.
★ By May 2, a total of 119.28 lakh tonnes of wheat had arrived in Punjab's mandis, out of which 117.59 lakh tonnes had been procured. However, only 58.56 lakh tonnes had been lifted, leaving more than 60 lakh tonnes exposed and soaked in the rain.