Government today said higher temperatures seen in past few weeks will not impact rabi crops. It said rains in some parts of the country are expected to boost the production prospects. In a statement, Agriculture Ministry said since previous week, the temperature has been stable and therefore, the earlier enhanced temperature will not cast any adverse effect on the crops. <br/><br/>It said there were rains in some parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh and eastern Uttar Pradesh, which will pave better way for rabi crops. Sowing of rabi crops like wheat is coming to an end and as per reports received from the states, nearly 590 lakh hectares have been covered under rabi crops as on today.

Government today said higher temperatures seen in past few weeks will not impact rabi crops. It said rains in some parts of the country are expected to boost the production prospects. In a statement, Agriculture Ministry said since previous week, the temperature has been stable and therefore, the earlier enhanced temperature will not cast any adverse effect on the crops. <br/><br/>It said there were rains in some parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh and eastern Uttar Pradesh, which will pave better way for rabi crops. Sowing of rabi crops like wheat is coming to an end and as per reports received from the states, nearly 590 lakh hectares have been covered under rabi crops as on today.