In more than 10 cities of Haryana, mercury crossed 35°C: Western winds increased the heat, posing a threat of pink bollworm to crops; advisory for farmers.

As the monsoon slows down in Haryana, westerly winds have begun to show their effect. Due to changes in the air and strong sunlight during the day, a rapid increase in both daytime and nighttime temperatures has been recorded across the state. According to the Meteorological Department, the average maximum temperature in the state was approximately 1.9 degrees Celsius higher than normal. More than 10 major cities and centers of the state, such as Hisar, Rohtak, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dad