Farmers now troubled by heat after unseasonal rains: Temperature crosses 42 in many areas of Maharashtra, Meteorological Department warns

Maharashtra is currently experiencing scorching heat. Temperatures in various parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, are once again on the rise. In many regions of the state, the mercury has already crossed 40 degrees Celsius in the second week of April. According to the meteorological department, the heatwave is expected to continue in the coming days. Due to the heat, a large number of people are falling ill. According to the information available so far, 357 suspected cases of heatstroke have been reported. Moreover, the rising temperatures are causing problems for farmers, adversely affecting their crops.

Farmers Troubled by the Wrath of the Weather:

A few days ago, farmers in many states of the country were facing problems due to heavy rains and unseasonal weather. Maharashtra was one of the affected states. Due to the unseasonal rainfall, farmers in the state suffered heavy losses. During this period, there was also a decrease in temperature across the state. Now, the sudden increase in heat is once again causing trouble for the farmers. In the past month, the weather has changed more than five times. This changing weather is having a detrimental impact on the crops of farmers, and it has left them worried.

Temperature Above 42 Degrees in Several Districts:

In several areas of the state, temperatures soared above 42 degrees Celsius in the second week of April. In Chandrapur, the temperature has reached 43 degrees Celsius. Vidarbha's Gadchiroli, Buldhana, and Nagpur are experiencing temperatures between 37 and 39 degrees Celsius. Amaravati, Akola, Wardha, Yavatmal, Washim, and Gondia have also recorded temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.

More Heat Expected:

Officials from the meteorological department have indicated that more increases in temperature may be seen shortly. In the coming days, a further increase of 1-2 degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures is likely. The meteorological department has advised farmers to take precautions and harvest their crops quickly. Due to the intense heat, the quality of standing crops could be adversely affected. Therefore, farmers are advised to harvest and store their produce in a safe place.