Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Unseasonal Rainfall Threatens India's Mango Production
India is the world's biggest mango producer, with over 1,000 varieties.
But lately, unseasonal rain has been causing big problems.
It's making the mango trees sick, causing fruits to fall off early, and even attracting pests.
This has led to fewer mangoes being produced in places like Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu.
The rain is also making it hard for bees to help the trees grow fruits.
All this is bad news for farmers and for people who love mangoes.
India usually exports a lot of mangoes too, but if the rain keeps being unpredictable, that might change.
Unseasonal rainfall has significantly impacted mango production in several Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Bihar.
The erratic rainfall has led to infestation, premature fruit dropping, poor flowering, and the spread of diseases like anthracnose and powdery mildew.
India is the world's largest mango producer, with 223.98 lakh metric tonnes produced in 2023-2024, and a significant exporter, shipping 32,104.09 MT worth $60 million in the same period.
The impact of unseasonal rainfall on mango yields varies across regions, with losses ranging from 10% to 80% in different areas.
Mango productivity in India has remained stagnant between 2018-2019 and 2023-2024, with productivity rates fluctuating but not showing significant improvement.
- Who
- Indian farmers and the agricultural sector
- What
- Unseasonal rainfall affecting mango production
- When
- Recent years, with significant impacts in 2023-2025
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and other mango-producing states in India
- Why
- Erratic rainfall patterns due to global warming, leading to infestation, premature fruit dropping, and diseases
- Total mango production in 2023-2024
- 223.98 lakh metric tonnes
- Largest mango-producing state in India
- Uttar Pradesh (26.74% share in 2023-2024)
- Mango exports in 2023-2024
- 32,104.09 MT worth $60 million
- Impact of unseasonal rainfall on mango yields
- 10% to 80% loss in different regions
- Mango productivity in 2023-2024
- 9.3 metric tonnes per hectare