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- Maharashtra has recorded an 18.8% rainfall deficit between June and September 18, with some districts facing up to 50% lower rainfall.
- Farmers in regions like Dharashiv and Beed report extensive losses for crops such as soybean and urad due to dry spells and pest infestations.
- Protests have broken out as farmers demand the state government declare a drought and provide financial compensation.
- The lack of rain has also created water scarcity, forcing local authorities to supply drinking water via tankers.
What to watch next
- Decision on official drought declaration after October 5
- Impact of potential October and November rainfall on late-sown crops
- Inflationary pressure on commodities starting from March
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Siddheshwar Mane
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“Soybean suffered yellow mosaic virus (YMV), while urad’s leaves turned yellow and flowers never came”
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…Mane (42) from Naichakur village in Dharashiv is facing a similar situation. Due to rainfall deficit and the diseases he had to face crop loss of soybean, urad daal (black gram) and harvested poor-quality moong dal. “ Soybean suffered yellow mosaic virus (YMV), while urad’s leaves turned yellow and flowers never came ,” Siddheshwar said. He sowed urad in one acre of land and had to bear loss around ₹80000/-. Districts like Dharashiv, Beed, and others have not received rainfall since July, affecting the crops, cattle, and daily water…
“What punchnama will they do? This is a way of delaying the action. Under the norms of NDRF, at most they will stop school fees and provide meagre amounts that won’t even help farmers recover the investment they invested in the Kharif season”
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…Fund (NDRF). Pramod and Siddheswar both echoed that there is no need for a punchnama, as the rainfall received by the State is recorded and the rain deficit is proof of the dry spell that has caused huge losses. “ What punchnama will they do? This is a way of delaying the action. Under the norms of NDRF, at most they will stop school fees and provide meagre amounts that won’t even help farmers recover the investment they invested in the Kharif season ,” Siddheshwar said. NCP- SP leader Sharad Pawar has written to Mr. Fadnavis urging him to provide relief of ₹50000 per hectare. Highlighting the Kharif season, Mr. Pawar said, “Vidarbha had sown 50,04,000 hectares of…
Sharad Pawar
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“Vidarbha had sown 50,04,000 hectares of land in August 2025 — this year the area has reduced to 47,50,000 hectares. In the Marathwada region, 48,21,000 hectares of land were under crops last year — this year it has reduced to 46,19,000 hectares.”
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…they invested in the Kharif season,” Siddheshwar said. NCP- SP leader Sharad Pawar has written to Mr. Fadnavis urging him to provide relief of ₹50000 per hectare. Highlighting the Kharif season, Mr. Pawar said, “ Vidarbha had sown 50,04,000 hectares of land in August 2025 — this year the area has reduced to 47,50,000 hectares. In the Marathwada region, 48,21,000 hectares of land were under crops last year — this year it has reduced to 46,19,000 hectares. ” According to the information given by the Indian Meteorological Department last week, the impact of El Nino will be more intense, and its effects will be seen in the year 2027 as well, emphasised Mr. Pawar. 2016…
Shrikant Kuvalekar
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“In Maharashtra, there will be a 30% drop in Soyabean, country wise 15-20% drop. With the dry spell, the volumes are projected to fall to 8.5 million tonnes.”
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…people. Commodity Market situation India’s 2026-27 soybean output forecast is 9.6 million tonnes, down 8% from the prior 10.4 million tonnes. Experts believe a revival is possible if it rains in October and November. “ In Maharashtra, there will be a 30% drop in Soyabean, country wise 15-20% drop. With the dry spell, the volumes are projected to fall to 8.5 million tonnes. If it rains in October and November, then the later sowers will gain from it. The same is true for tur; late sowers will gain from the rain,” said Shrikant Kuvalekar, an Agri value-chain strategist. He also projected…
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