The dipping mercury in grape growing areas has also brought down the farmers’ expectations from their produce with it. As the weather gets considerably cold, it may cause the grape crops — which are in their production stage — to suffer in a way that shrinks the size of the fruit, grape growers said.u00a0

Freeze fall: As temperatures in Sangli, Nashik and other prime grape-growing areas touch an all-time low, the table grapes are hit the hardest as the crop fails to perform the crucial photosynthesis process during such low temperatures. Fortunately, the wine grapes are not affected yet.u00a0