India's tea production plummets 34% in February amid weather crisis. Output fell to 16.65 million kg from 25.4 million kg year-over-year, driven by severe contractions in major producing regions. Assam saw production collapse 65 percent to 0.41 million kg, while West Bengal declined 61 percent to 3.63 million kg. North India's overall output dropped nearly 62 percent as seasonal winter closures combined with adverse weather conditions. Southern states fared better but still experienced declines, with Tamil Nadu down 18 percent and Kerala down 4 percent. The sharp drop signals potential supply constraints for India's tea sector and could impact export competitiveness in global markets during a critical production period.
