The Meteorological Department says that the rain in Delhi-NCR on Friday will increase the chill.
Delhi-NCR has got relief from pollution after the rains. On Friday, there was light rain in the morning in Delhi along with surrounding parts of Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality has improved after the rains. The Meteorological Department says that the minimum temperature may fall further in the next few days. The chill will increase. The cold will increase due to cold winds blowing in the morning and evening.
Winter rains affect people in many ways. It is considered good for farming along with increasing cold. Winter rains increase the yield up to a certain limit. Know how many advantages and disadvantages of winter rains.
How many benefits of winter rain?
1- Boon for farmers and farming
The limited rainfall in winter is like nectar for Rabi crops. Rain is considered a boon for crops sown in winter like wheat, gram, mustard, peas, barley. It accelerates the growth of plants. Reduces the tension of irrigation. The moisture retained in the fields due to rain helps farmers save water and the expenditure on diesel and electricity for irrigation.
2- Crop quality increases
Rain water increases the strength of the soil and nutrients dissolve and reach the crops. The soil is soft and the roots of the plants are strong. Winter rains are like a boon for crops. In limited rainfall, the crop neither faces frost nor heat shock. Increasing moisture in crops increases its quality and production. With increase in production the income of farmers also increases.
3- The air becomes clean
Rain also works to clean the air. It makes the dust, smoke, ash and PM particles present in the air fall to the ground. As a result, its impact is immediately visible in the air quality. Smog and haze ends. Visibility increases. The dust accumulated on trees and plants is removed and they release oxygen in a better way.
Rain in Delhi-NCR
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How much damage does rain cause?
- There is a need to know the disadvantages among the advantages of winter. Winter rains increase the risk of diseases. Cold, cough, flu and joint pain increase. Therefore, do not ignore the methods of protection from cold at all.
- Of course, limited rain increases the quality and production of crops, but excessive rain or hailstorm can also damage crops.
- Slippery roads increase the risk of accidents. Traffic jams occur during rains. It becomes difficult for clothes to dry. Trains arrive late and the delay in planes taking off and landing increases.
At present the weather department says that the chill will increase after the rain. The effect of winter winds will increase.
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