Patiala, Feb. 24 -- The rapidly increasing temperatures in the past few weeks in Punjab may have an adverse impact on the wheat crop, say the agricultural experts.

Agriculture experts noted that high temperatures during the grain-filling stages can reduce grain weight, leading to a decline in both yield and quality. Heat stress may also force early crop maturity, further curtailing production as it did in 2022, experts warned.

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) vice chancellor SS Gosal said that an advisory has already been issued to the farmers, cautioning them against the looming threat of an early heatwave similar to 2022.

"We have already issued an advisory to Punjab farmers to take necessary precautions, including light irrigati...