Bathinda/Sangrur:, March 17 -- A sudden dip in temperature following light rainfall reported in various districts of the south Malwa region over the last 24 hours has brought much relief to the wheat growers.

State agricultural officials said on Monday that the cooler climate has revived hope of a good harvest of the main rabi crop, but windy conditions may spoil crop health in isolated spots.

Information says that lodging of the wheat crop was reported at a few pockets, but the officials said overall there is no threat of crop loss in the region.

Muktsar chief agriculture officer (CAO) Jagsir Singh said crop lodging occurred in a few fields due to winds that lashed the region on Sunday night and this morning.

According to Bathinda CA...