“In India, no fruit is so universally loved and expected as the mango, écrit The Economic Times this Thursday, May 26. For a brief period of the year, it refreshes and softens the long summer days.” “Summer in India is steeped in the aroma of ripening mangoes”, adds The Print which reminds that “the 18th century Urdu poete century considered mango sweeter than sugar cane”.
But now, this year, the time is hardly for poetry or delight. “The age-old ritual is in danger”, even deplore The Economic Times. The reason ? An unprecedented heat wave hitting the north of the country and, in particular, the state of Uttar Pradesh, one of the largest producers.
In this state, in Malihabad, Mohammed Aslam owns 500 trees. “A few months ago, his mango trees were the epitome of good health, recount The Economic Times. Their deep green leaves shine