★ The weather suddenly changed. Light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning from last night till morning brought major relief to farmers in the region. This rainfall is considered especially beneficial for wheat crops. Had the rain been slightly heavier, the crops would have benefited even more.

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★ Unseasonal rain this morning brought mixed results for farmers in Barabanki. While the rain proved beneficial for wheat, it caused damage to mustard crops. Strong winds along with rain led to shedding of mustard flowers, raising concerns about a possible decline in yield.

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★ In the Nawabganj area of Bahraich, heavy rain on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning benefited wheat and maize crops. The rainfall came at a time when these crops required irrigation.

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★ In Ayodhya, the area under wheat cultivation this year is lower compared to last year.

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★ Rainfall last night brought major relief to farmers in Shravasti district. Wheat, mustard, and other rabi crops benefited from the rain.

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★ In Sadabad, Hathras, the weather deteriorated on Tuesday morning. Rain continued throughout the day and until midnight, increasing farmers’ concerns. Waterlogging in fields and strong winds caused wheat and mustard crops to lodge. Wheat farmers were initially happy with the rain, but gusty winds flattened crops, raising fears of reduced yield.

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★ Intermittent drizzle from Tuesday afternoon till late night proved beneficial for wheat, sugarcane, and mustard crops.

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★ In Pipariya and surrounding areas, the weather changed suddenly on Tuesday–Wednesday night. Hail accompanied by thunder and lightning occurred around 2 a.m., followed by heavy rain for about an hour. Farmers fear damage to wheat and gram crops. The weather department has issued a rainfall alert. Concerns remain that heavy rain and hail may affect standing wheat and gram crops, especially wheat that has reached the earhead stage.

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★ Heavy rain and strong winds late yesterday evening increased farmers’ worries in Lakhimpur Kheri. Mustard crops suffered significant damage, while some other crops like wheat benefited. Strong winds and water caused mustard flowers to shed.

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★ Rainfall in the Huzurpur area brought smiles to farmers’ faces. Light rain started at night and continued till morning, benefiting wheat, mustard, and pea crops.

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★ The weather changed late at night in Sant Kabir Nagar district. Rain proved especially beneficial for wheat and mustard farmers.

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★ Light rain with thunder and lightning from late night till morning brought major relief to farmers. The rainfall was particularly beneficial for wheat crops.

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★ Late-night rain in Gonda benefited wheat and mustard farmers. The weather department has issued an alert for heavy rainfall in the next few hours.