India Faces Heat Stress Risks as Wheat Exports Resume Amid Warm March Forecast

India is preparing for an unusually warm March, with key wheat-growing states like Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh expected to experience temperatures up to 7°C above normal. This heat, combined with moisture deficits in some regions, raises concerns about potential stress on the upcoming wheat harvest, which is crucial as the government resumes wheat exports after nearly four years. While the government aims to stabilize markets and support farmers, private estimates suggest production may fall short of official targets due to these weather risks.