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India Braces for Unusually Hot March that Can Put Key Crops at Risk, Sources Say

India is expected to experience one of its warmest Marches on record, with temperatures projected up to 7 °C above normal in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and parts of Madhya Pradesh. These states produce more than 80 % of the nation’s wheat and rapeseed, and the heat coincides with the critical grain‑filling stage, threatening yields. A reduced harvest could undermine India’s goal of exporting surplus wheat and force higher imports of edible oils. The unusually hot month will also push electricity demand higher.