Early, repeated floods wreaked havoc on north Bihar farms
Large tracts of standing crops in villages across the Gandak basin destroyed in successive deluges over 50 days since mid-June
It’s been a dry winter in the hills & plains of North India. Here’s why
Infrequent or weak western disturbances from mid-November through the third week of January have affected Rabi crops
Locust attack: Bihar sounds alarm, asks officials to stay nights in areas under threat
The agriculture department suspects locusts will enter through state’s western border
Locust attack: Nine Odisha districts under alert, officials asked to keep vigil
The government has started control rooms at state- and district- levels to ward off locusts
Wheat crisis: High heat in February cause of worry for critical Rabi crop
Temperatures have started increasing even earlier than in 2022; may affect wheat approaching reproductive growth period and lower yield
Locust attack: 40 of MP’s 55 districts hit
Temporary control camps, continuous spray of insecticides are among measures taken to control locust attack
Arid conditions in 78% of India; may affect summer crops
Southwest monsoon season in Kerala expected around June 4; 80% chance of El Niño event in May-June-July
Surplus rainfall a respite, but now Bihar wary of floods
The state received 305.9 mm rainfall in June — 82% more than normal rainfall in June 2019