Devgad Alphonso Mango Blossom Sheds Prematurely, Farmers Alarmed Over Crop Loss

In Maharashtra’s Konkan region, Devgad Hapus mango blossoms are prematurely dropping, leading to significant orchard losses. Farmers are concerned climate change, fog or unknown factors may be driving the crisis

Sindhudurg | February 14, 2026: Farmers in Devgad and surrounding parts of Sindhudurg district are facing an unusual and troubling decline in Hapus (Alphonso) mango blossoms this season, causing widespread concern and financial loss.

Reports from local growers indicate that while orchards initially showed a healthy and abundant flowering, the blossoms soon turned dark and dropped prematurely, stripping trees of their blooms within a matter of days. This has affected hundreds of acres of mango groves in one of Maharashtra’s most renowned Alphonso mango producing belts.

Traditionally, the Konkan region’s mango flowering period usually occurring from January to February signals the start of the annual mango season, leading to a substantial yield later in the year. However, farmers are now struggling to identify the cause behind the sudden blossom drop. Many growers suspect changing weather patterns, unseasonal temperature fluctuations, and persistent fog or other climatic anomalies may be disrupting the reproductive cycle of mango trees.

Agricultural experts have previously highlighted that climate variability has impacted mango phenology in recent years, with rising temperatures and unpredictable rain affecting flowering and fruit set. Similar trends have been seen across other fruit crops in the region, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of traditional cultivars like the prized Alphonso.

Local farmer groups have called for scientific investigation and government support to determine the exact causes of blossom loss and to provide relief measures. Many farmers fear substantial crop loss this season could translate into economic stress, given the dependence of local agricultural livelihoods on mango cultivation.

With the mango season being critical for both producers and traders, stakeholders are urging authorities to implement climate-adaptive farming practices and enhance monitoring of crop conditions to safeguard against future environmental uncertainties.

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