A Western Disturbance is a cyclonic storm originating over the Mediterranean, bringing crucial winter rain and snow to northwest India. For Punjab, this pre-monsoon rainfall is vital for the rabi wheat crop, recharging soil moisture before planting.
But from our cashew farm, I must note this obvious answer is growing unreliable. My research shows these disturbances are becoming more erratic, their paths shifting. Last year, our neighbours in Goa got unseasonal January rain that ruined the drying cashews, while Punjab farmers complained of dry spells. The old patterns are not what they used to be—what to do?
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