Near weather, distant war: Double trouble for Malihabad's GI-tagged Dussehri mango
Unseasonal rains and fluctuating temperatures have affected production while exports hang in the balance due to West Asia tensions
UPDATED: May 14, 2026 15:22 IST
Edited By: Ashish Mukherjee
Uttar Pradesh’s Malihabad, Kakori and Mal areas are usually brimming at this time of the year with the fragrance of mango blossoms. But the picture is different now. The orchards are green and the trees flowering, yet confidence is missing from farmers’ faces. The reason: unpredictable weather.