India is likely to see above-average temperatures during the winter season, according to sources. Raising concerns about the yields of crops such as wheat and rapeseed.India is expected to experience above-normal minimum and maximum temperatures from December to February, with fewer “cold wave days expected”, the India Meteorological Department said in a statement. Winter-sown crops such as wheat, rapeseed, and chickpea are planted from October to December and need cold weather during their growth and maturity stages for optimal yields. Lower production could force the world’s biggest wheat producer after China to import the staple to ensure affordable supplies for its 1.4 billion people, and also to increase imports of pulses and edible oils. (Economictimes.Indiatimes)

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