While we’ve been dry here in the Southeast, other parts of the world are experiencing even worse heat waves and droughts. One of these places is India, where the heat has been rising to record-setting levels. This is resulting in a decline in the production of wheat, a staple crop there. You can read more about it in The Diplomat at https://thediplomat.com/2024/06/rising-temperatures-threaten-indias-wheat-production/.

Source: USDA ARS