Tag #Weather Anomaly

What are the immediate consequences of the abnormally warm winter in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast on agriculture and the environment?

An unusually warm winter in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast has caused early snowmelt and the premature opening of the Oka River, typically occurring in March-April. This has resulted in concerns about winter crops, with potential losses of up to 50% for some crops like wheat due to rotting and disease if freezing temperatures return in March. The early thaw also affects spring crops due to the loss of soil moisture.