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Untimely rains, hailstorm and strong winds have impacted wheat crop across more than 5.23 lakh hectares in three states, triggering fears of huge yield loss for farmers and harvesting challenges.
India is one of the major producers of wheat, a key staple for a significant population, and the crop damage scenario also comes against the backdrop of persisting high inflation and food security woes globally amid geopolitical uncertainties.