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- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited drought-affected regions in Latur and Dharashiv following reports of severe crop failure and water shortages.
- The state government is conducting damage assessments and planning relief measures including drinking water management and farm loan waivers.
- Several districts have recorded significant rainfall deficits, leading to substantial losses in kharif crops like soybean and cotton.
- These measures aim to mitigate the financial and logistical crisis for farmers facing extreme water scarcity.
What to watch next
- Issuance of the first government order on relief by Saturday
- Implementation of effective farm loan waivers
- Assessment of water conservation measures to reduce drought severity
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Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra chief minister
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“Latur and Dharashiv are facing the most severe conditions as they have received only around 50% of the normal rainfall.”
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…was how they would meet the cost of their children’s education. “We can somehow manage to arrange food but the cost of education is a major burden,” she said. Fadnavis acknowledged the seriousness of the situation. “ Latur and Dharashiv are facing the most severe conditions as they have received only around 50% of the normal rainfall. Last year, rainfall in these areas was 60–65% of normal. Soybean crops have withered and farmers have suffered massive losses. We are going to face a serious shortage of drinking water and fodder,” he said. “I met a…
“We have planned the drinking-water supply in such a way that the available stock will last until next June. Super El Niño has created a very serious situation”
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…the government will stand firmly with the farmers. We have ordered the preparation of panchnamas (damage assessment reports), but assistance will have to be provided across the board, and we will provide it,” he said. “ We have planned the drinking-water supply in such a way that the available stock will last until next June. Super El Niño has created a very serious situation ,” Fadnavis said. “We are focusing on implementing farm loan waivers effectively. I have already instructed officials to issue the first government order on relief by Saturday,” he said. Fadnavis said the government…
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