किसान सावधान! रबी फसलों पर संकट के बादल, IMD ने जारी किया भारी बारिश का अलर्ट – IMD Rain alert western disturbance impact rabi crops north india weather farming agriculture farmers szlbs
The weather is going to change again in many parts of India. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), this week a series of active western disturbances are going to bring rain, thunder and strong winds to north-western India. This may increase the worries of farmers. In fact, concerns have increased regarding the ongoing Rabi crop harvesting in agricultural states.
Due to three consecutive western disturbances, the weather conditions in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are likely to remain unstable. Strong winds may blow with sporadic rain in these states. Wind speed can reach 30–50 km per hour. In such FarmerFarmers need to be careful, because unseasonal rains and strong winds can cause huge damage to standing crops.
Impact on Rabi crops
At present, Rabi crops like wheat, mustard and gram are in the final stages of ripening or harvesting in Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh. According to experts, the rains and strong winds occurring at this time can have the greatest impact on wheat. Rain coupled with strong winds can cause crops to lie on the ground, which is called ‘lodging’ in agricultural language. Due to lodging, harvesting of the crop becomes extremely difficult, the yield decreases and the quality of the grains also deteriorates.
Apart from this, due to excess moisture, the risk of fungal infection (mildew) in the crop also increases significantly, which can affect the process of grain filling. At the same time, there is a possibility of seed shattering in mustard crop which can reduce the amount of oil. At the same time, due to moisture in pulses like gram, the grains may shrink or become moldy, which has a direct impact not only on the yield but also on the price available in the market.
Threat to grain quality and government procurement
just before harvestSeason Rain can badly affect the quality of grains. If the crop falls below the standards of ‘Fair Average Quality’ (FAQ), then the crop may not be purchased at government procurement centers or farmers may have to sell their hard-earned produce at very low prices. This situation can be a double blow to the income of farmers.
What are the seasonal activities like?
According to IMD, at present a Western Disturbance is active in the form of cyclonic circulation in the upper air around Jammu region. Apart from this, the second Western Disturbance from March 26 and the third Western Disturbance from the night of March 28 are going to affect North-West India. At the same time, additional cyclonic circulation is forming in north-eastern Rajasthan and surrounding areas. Also, a trough (low pressure line) is also forming from the Gulf of Mannar to Western Vidarbha, which is making these weather systems more active.
advice for farmers
Agricultural experts and the Meteorological Department have appealed to the farmers to complete the harvesting of ripe crops as soon as possible. If the crop has been harvested, keep it safe in a dry and covered place. Make arrangements for proper drainage to avoid waterlogging in the fields. To reduce the loss of fruits, local weather information But it will be very important to keep an eye.
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