A sweltering heat wave decimated Pritam Singh’s wheat crop in 2022.

That year, temperatures reached a record-breaking 127 degrees Fahrenheit in Haryana, India, where Singh operates a 35-acre farm. The scorching heat shrivelled the wheat and forced it to mature faster, he recalled, leading to just half of his usual harvest. Across India, the heat wave caused wheat production to plummet by 3 million metric tons , and the states of Punjab and Haryana reported stunted grain yields as well. This led the government to halt wheat exports to manage domestic food security. Help us unlock a $15,000 match by September 30. Your support powers solutions-focused climate reporting — keeping it free for everyone. Give now in under 45 seconds.

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