Udupi Receives Good Rainfall While Farmers Brace for Orange Alert

Udupi district has seen a generous amount of rainfall in recent weeks, helping to recharge groundwater and raise river levels, providing relief to farmers stressed by low water tables.

However, a recent alert issued by agricultural officials has raised a warning for orange growers. The orange alert, categorized as orange, highlights the risk of early winter fruit drop because of rising temperatures and a sudden shift in weather patterns that could damage the low temperature-sensitive citrus crop.

Farmers are advised to monitor weather updates, adjust irrigation, and take protective measures on the groves. The combined impact of timely rainfall could be offset by potential losses in orange production if the alert’s conditions persist. Source: Google News – Udupi.