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Crops wither in Man due to lack of rain, drought-like conditions

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Farmers in the Man region of Maharashtra face crop failure and water shortages due to a lack of rainfall.

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  • Farmers in the Man region are facing a severe agricultural crisis as insufficient rainfall since June has caused crops like millet and moong to fail.
  • Water sources such as wells and borewells have dried up, forcing villages to rely on water tankers.
  • Farmers are distressed as they have invested significant capital into the current season with no returns, fearing that the absence of retreating monsoon rains will jeopardize the upcoming season.

What to watch next

  • Possibility of retreating monsoon rain to support the next season
  • Continued reliance on water tankers for drinking water in villages

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