Unseasonal Rain and Thunderstorms Hit Lucknow, Affecting Mango Crop
May goes grey as rain sweeps Lucknow
Hindustan Times
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, experienced unexpected rain and thunderstorms on Monday, resulting in 14.8 mm of rainfall and a significant drop in temperature. The weather has raised concerns among mango growers in Malihabad, who reported losses due to premature fruit drop, although experts believe the overall damage is manageable.
- 01Lucknow recorded 14.8 mm of rain within an hour, marking a significant weather change.
- 02The maximum temperature dropped to 29 degrees Celsius, 10.4 degrees below normal.
- 03An orange alert has been issued for over 20 districts in Uttar Pradesh due to thunderstorms and high winds.
- 04Mango growers in Malihabad reported losses, estimating damages between ₹40,000 to ₹50,000 per orchard.
- 05Experts suggest that while some fruit drop occurred, the overall impact on mango crops is manageable.
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On Monday morning, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, was unexpectedly hit by rain and thunderstorms, leading to 14.8 mm of rainfall and a maximum temperature drop to 29 degrees Celsius, which is 10.4 degrees below normal. This weather event has generated an orange alert for over 20 districts, warning of thunderstorms and winds reaching 70 kmph. The rainfall has raised concerns among mango growers in Malihabad, a key mango-producing region, who reported premature fruit drop due to the storm. Orchard owners estimated losses between ₹40,000 to ₹50,000 per orchard, although scientists from the ICAR-Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture noted that the overall damage remains manageable. They indicated that rainfall at this growth stage can be beneficial for mangoes, as it may enhance fruit size and health, provided moisture does not lead to fungal issues.
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The unseasonal rain and storms could affect the mango harvest in Malihabad, a major mango-producing area, potentially impacting local farmers' income.
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