Archive · 1 Feb 2026
IMD Warns of High Temperatures Threatening Rabi Crops
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the Rabi crops might be in danger this year.
They say that the temperatures in February are likely to be higher than usual, both during the day and at night.
This is because there will be fewer and weaker weather systems called western disturbances.
These disturbances usually bring cooler temperatures and rain, but this time they are not expected to be strong enough to help.
The IMD has given specific advice to farmers to protect their crops from the heat.
They also mentioned that the Eastern Himalayas might not get the usual cold weather this February.
IMD warns of high day and night temperatures in February.
Fewer and less intense western disturbances expected.
Potential threat to Rabi crops due to warm weather.
Eastern Himalayas may also experience a warm February.
IMD has provided specific warnings and advice for farmers.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Warning about high temperatures threatening Rabi crops
- When
- February
- Where
- Eastern Himalayas and other unspecified areas
- Why
- Due to fewer and less intense western disturbances
- Organization
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Spokesperson
- M Mohapatra, Director General, IMD
- Season Affected
- Rabi
- Expected Temperature Anomaly
- High day and night temperatures
- Cause
- Fewer and less intense western disturbances
- Affected Regions
- Eastern Himalayas and other unspecified areas
- Timeframe
- February