Rabi Crops Damaged by Storms, Rain, and Hail

01-Apr-2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi: Due to a succession of Western Disturbances, the northern and northwestern parts of the country continue to witness spells of storms, rain, and hailstorms.

This raises concerns regarding potential damage to crops of the Rabi season. In Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, the wheat crop has begun to ripen, and preparations for its harvest have already commenced.

These crops are vulnerable to damage from the prevailing storms and rainfall. Reports from the Ajmer division of Rajasthan indicate hailstorms accompanied by strong winds and rain, which has adversely affected the wheat, barley, gram, and mustard crops in the region.

The wet weather conditions are expected to persist for the next few days, potentially impacting the quality of the Rabi crops. The current weather is unfavorable for crops that have reached maturity.

Meanwhile, the high-altitude regions of Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Ladakh are experiencing heavy snowfall, accompanied by a drop in temperatures. Consequently, the weather in the plains has turned colder, even as the crops require warmer conditions.