Sudden rain spares standing wheat crops in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh

The crop could be at risk if the rains return with bigger intensity in the next few days

Recent rain and gusty winds in parts of north and central India have spared the standing wheat crop — except in west Uttar Pradesh — as much of it has been harvested or is at a mature stage.

But the standing crops could be at risk if rain returns with greater intensity. 

The weather conditions do remain volatile, say experts. “There is a possibility of a strong western disturbance developing in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in the next few days. This might lead to unseasonal rain and gusty winds till April 12. There could be early morning and late afternoon