Weather Havoc: Wheat Crops Damaged Across States, Farmers Seek Compensation
19-Mar-2026 11:37 AM
Weather Havoc: Wheat Crops Damaged Across States, Farmers Seek Compensation
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh)
★ Strong winds and rain flattened wheat and mustard crops across hundreds of acres. Standing crops damaged just before harvest, farmers demand compensation.
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Western UP (Baghpat, Hapur, Jewar)
★ Heavy winds and बारिश caused crop lodging, raising concerns over grain quality and yield. Farmers worried about financial losses.
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Rajasthan (Todabhim, Jhunjhunu)
★ Sudden weather change threatens wheat, gram and mustard crops. Fear of losses before harvest, demand for survey and relief.
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Madhya Pradesh (Khargone)
★ Winds of 70–80 km/h and rain put nearly 60% wheat crop at risk. Hailstorm alert issued, चिंता among farmers rising.
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Punjab
★ Rain and storms caused around 5–10% damage to wheat crop. Lodging reported in some areas, likely to impact yields.
★ Unseasonal rain and strong winds have damaged ready crops across several states, with farmers demanding immediate survey and compensation.