Archive · 23 May 2025
Rain's Mixed Impact on Mango Crop: Good in Malihabad, Damaging Elsewhere
A sudden rainstorm affected mango crops differently.
In Malihabad, the light rain helped the mangoes grow bigger and ripen faster.
However, in other areas, the rain damaged the mango crops, causing losses for farmers.
This is similar to what happened in April when rain also helped the Malihabad mangoes.
Mangoes are sensitive to weather changes, especially during flowering and early development.
The mango season varies by variety, with Dussehri ripening first.
Light rain improved mango size and ripening in Malihabad.
Other districts like Unnao, Sitapur, and Hardoi reported crop losses.
This is the second time timely rain has aided Malihabad mangoes.
Mangoes are sensitive to weather changes during flowering.
Dussehris are the earliest ripening mango variety.
- Who
- Mango growers
- What
- Impact of rain on mango crops
- When
- Early Thursday morning
- Where
- Malihabad and surrounding districts
- Why
- Light rain helped Malihabad, but damaged crops elsewhere
Mango Growers in Malihabad
Mango Growers Outside Malihabad
Impact of Rain
Mango Growers in Malihabad
Benefited from the light showers; fruit size and ripening improved.
Mango Growers Outside Malihabad
Experienced considerable crop loss due to the weather.
- Affected Crop
- Mangoes
- Location Benefited
- Malihabad
- Locations Damaged
- Unnao, Sitapur, Hardoi, and Barabanki
- Beneficial Weather
- Light Showers
- Negative Weather
- Severe Thunderstorm
- Ripening Variety
- Dussehris