Recent unexpected high daytime temperatures in Uttar Pradesh threaten to significantly reduce wheat crop production, especially in eastern regions. The agricultural department highlights that above-normal temperatures have stunted wheat growth, and production may drop if the trend persists, though western UP remains less affected.
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