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Too hot to handle: Heatwave in North India slows textile, rice supply chains

Northern India's blistering heatwaves are wreaking havoc on vital industries, significantly hampering the trade of Basmati rice and textile production in the Delhi-NCR region. Workers face unbearable temperatures, resulting in increased absenteeism and interruptions in manufacturing processes. Additionally, erratic power supply complicates timely export shipments.

27 May 2026 11:57 pm