Bhopal, March 20 -- The moderate weather conditions prevailing across Madhya Pradesh are expected to change abruptly, posing a serious concern for farmers who are in the final stages of harvesting their fully ripened wheat crop. The unpredictable weather may cause significant damage to crops, as thunderstorms, strong winds, rainfall, and lightning are expected to affect several parts of the state over the next three days.

According to the Meteorological Department, the changing weather patterns are a result of multiple active systems, including a Western Disturbance over Afghanistan and an upper air cyclonic circulation over Southwest Rajasthan. Additionally, a trough stretching from central Odisha to southern Vidarbha across south Chhatti...