According to the latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, here are the weather alerts issued for different parts of the country on Wednesday.
Weather alert for Kerala issued at 16.55 hrs
Intermittent spells of rain and thundershowers are likely at many places in Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur and Wayanad districts in the next 12 hours. Strong winds between 30 kmph and 50 kmph will also blow during the period.
Weather alert for Andhra Pradesh issued at 16.00 hrs
In the next 2 to 6 hours, light rain and thundershowers are expected at few places in East Godavari and West Godavari districts with strong winds of 20 kmph to 40 kmph during the next 2 to 6 hours.
Weather alert for Odisha issued at 14.40 hrs
Short spells of rain and thundershowers are likely at few places in Gajapati, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malkangiri and Rayagada districts in the next 2 to 4 hours.
Weather alert for Assam issued at 10.20 hrs
In the next 12 to 48 hours, moderate to heavy rain and thundershowers are likely at some places in Assam. Rain will be accompanied by strong winds between 50 kmph and 80 kmph.
Weather alert for West Bengal issued at 10.05 hrs
Moderate to heavy rain and thundershowers are likely at some places in West Bengal with strong winds ranging between 50 kmph and 80 kmph during the next 12 to 24 hours.
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The global sugar surplus era is coming to an end. After three straight years of big surpluses, the sugar market is heading towards a balance or a small deficit next season due to adverse weather inBrazilandAsiaand higher than expected Chinese demand. Due to weather issue, there will be adverse impact on next year production.
Maize planting is near to end inFrance, with 92 percent of the area expected for this year's harvest sown by May 12, according to weekly crop data from farm office. The grain maize area sown had risen from approximate 83 percent a week earlier and was above 77 percent a year ago. Rain since the end of April has slowed the maize sowing.
Chicago wheat prices dropped about 1 per cent, with improving weather in the drought-hit United States Plains and prospects of plentiful global supplies dragging on prices. Risks inUkraineare still real but at this stage unless pro-Russian rebels take control of the ports, we expect exports from the region to remain reasonably robust this year.
