As a result of the heat wave, India has banned wheat exports, raising prices.

India halted wheat exports with immediate effect on Saturday, just days after announcing that it aimed for record shipments this year due to a blistering heatwave that cut production and pushed local prices to an all-time high amid strong export demand.

Exports for letters of credit that have already been given, as well as requests from nations striving to “meet their food security demands,” will continue, according to the administration.