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New Delhi. The Meteorological Department has forecast the likelihood of storms and rainfall persisting across Northwest India over the next three to four days, a situation that could potentially cause damage to Rabi crops.

The arrival of new wheat stocks has already commenced in states such as Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Reports have emerged from several markets (mandis) regarding damage to farmers' stocks—specifically chickpeas, mustard, and wheat—caused by the recent storms and rains; this damage is attributed to the slow pace of government procurement and a lack of adequate logistical arrangements within these markets.

According to the Meteorological Department, cloudy skies accompanied by strong winds—and isolated rainfall in some areas—are expected today and tomorrow (April 3 and 4) across Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Western Uttar Pradesh. Similar weather conditions are also forecast for various parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

Currently, a Western Disturbance is active over eastern Iran and adjoining Afghanistan, while a cyclonic circulation is hovering over eastern Rajasthan.

A trough extending from eastern Rajasthan is moving towards the Arabian Sea, passing through Gujarat. Consequently, there is a possibility of heavy rainfall or thundershowers in several regions.