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- Maharashtra government officials expect to declare a 100% drought by late September following a prolonged dry spell that damaged major crops like soya bean and sugarcane.
- The state has already begun providing relief measures such as electricity bill waivers and student fee remissions.
- District administrations must now develop water supply plans to address local shortages instead of relying solely on water tankers.
- This formal declaration aims to secure necessary aid for farmers experiencing significant crop losses.
What to watch next
- Official declaration of 100% drought by the end of September.
- Crop loss assessment surveys scheduled to begin after October 5.
- Submission of district-level water supply intervention plans by November 15.
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Babasaheb Patil
Cooperation Minister
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“In my entire life, I have never seen such a severe drought. All crops, including soya bean, cotton and sugarcane, have suffered due to the dry spell and the loss is huge. The 100% drought declaration is expected by the end of September based on the National Disaster Response Fund norms.”
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…Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil on Monday said the BJP-led Mahayuti government will soon declare 100% drought in the State. Speaking on the severity of the crisis, Mr. Patil said, “ In my entire life, I have never seen such a severe drought. All crops, including soya bean, cotton and sugarcane, have suffered due to the dry spell and the loss is huge. The 100% drought declaration is expected by the end of September based on the National Disaster Response Fund norms. ” The Minister said the government has already initiated measures such as fee waiver for students, electricity bill waiver, and deployment of water tankers to provide relief. The statement assumes significance as it is…
Devendra Fadnavis
Chief Minister
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“A formal crop loss assessment would be carried out after October 5 as required under the rules, following which the State would seek assistance from the Centre”
In the article
…for April-June 2027 by January 20, it stated. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the government would not wait for Central assistance to help farmers facing distress due to inadequate rainfall. “ A formal crop loss assessment would be carried out after October 5 as required under the rules, following which the State would seek assistance from the Centre ,” he told reporters. Published - September 22, 2026 01:43 am IST…
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