Jagran correspondent, Ballabhgarh. The weather has started changing now. Till now the weather was not cold, but Saturday morning started with a feeling of fog. There was very little sunlight due to fog in rural and urban areas. Farmers are very happy with this.
Because now the 40 days of winter will begin. Rabi crops especially wheat will benefit the most. At the same time, it may cause some problems to the patients suffering from asthma and cold. Doctors have advised people to be alert during the changing weather.
Cold is needed for a good wheat crop
The sowing of wheat has been completed and now the first furrow has been filled. Some farmers have also started sowing second water (paunkhara) in the crop which was sown in the beginning of November. In such a situation, winter is needed the most for wheat. Because if there is no winter then the wheat will continue to grow one stem and the ear will come out soon.
If there is too much winter, wheat will stop growing and splitting will begin. Farmers were very happy as there was fog and clouds in the forest on Saturday morning. Farmers say that the maximum cold falls from 20th December to 26th January. Fog occurs during this period. Sun God is not seen for many days. There is very little sunlight. Now winters will start.
Former Sarpanch Dulichand Yadav said that he has started watering wheat. Half of the month of Pus is about to pass. From half of Pus to half of Magh, it is more cold. In this the wheat splits and becomes a clump. Now 40 days of winter has started. This is the best season for Rabi crop.
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Take care of health as cold increases
CMO Dr. Rambhagat said that due to increase in cold, people affected by catarrh may suffer from cold and cough. There may also be difficulty in breathing. Such people should wear warm clothes keeping their health in mind. Drink hot water. Take steam.
Do not go out early for a walk in the morning. Take a walk when the sun rises. Take special care of the elderly and children, because both these groups have low immunity. If you fall ill, consult a doctor immediately. Be most careful during winter season. Soak in the sun during the day.
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Now the cold will increase continuously. Farmers who have not yet filled their wheat husks can fill their wheat husks by adding urea. If the filler has arrived then fill it quickly. Now due to the ground being wet, there will be more dew and this will also increase the cold. There is no loss of any kind to the crop due to fog. There is a possibility of damage to mustard and vegetable crops due to frost. There is no frost right now.
-Dr. Anand Kumar, Regional Agricultural Development Officer, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department