Amethi Wheat Crop Under Threat: Early Heat, Cold Mornings Worry Farmers

• Amethi's wheat crop faces threat from unusual weather: cold mornings and daytime temperatures exceeding 30°C in February.
• Early heat causes rapid soil moisture loss, leading to premature ripening and potentially lighter grains, increasing farmers' costs.
• Farmers like Ramnarayan Yadav and Suryabhan Dwivedi report increased irrigation needs, diesel/electricity costs, and canal water shortages.
• District Agriculture Officer Dr. Rajesh Yadav advises light irrigation, field bund repair, and weed control to conserve moisture.
• Administration is monitoring the situation, instructing irrigation department for water release and ensuring electricity supply.