India braces for unusually hot March that can put key crops at risk, sources say
Published on: Feb. 26, 2026, 3:11 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India faces a potentially record-breaking warm March. Key farming states are predicted to experience above-average temperatures. This heat could significantly impact wheat and rapeseed yields. Farmers had planted a record area this year. The country relies on these crops for exports and to reduce edible oil imports. Higher temperatures may also increase electricity demand across the nation.
