The deficient monsoon has created challenges for wheat sowing, particularly in rainfed and poorly irrigated areas like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Bundelkhand, and parts of central India. Reduced soil moisture and irrigation constraints may lead to lower acreage and threaten yields. This could impact India's wheat production target of 121 million tonnes for the 2026-27 crop year. Farmers in Punjab and Rajasthan face significant risks due to below-normal reservoir storage and limited irrigation options.