Maharashtra faces large regional rainfall variation as Marathwada remains worst hit
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Maharashtra faces a significant rainfall deficit, particularly in the Marathwada and Vidarbha regions, threatening agricultural yields.
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- Maharashtra is currently experiencing an 18% rainfall deficit across the state.
- The Marathwada region is most severely impacted, with some districts receiving only half of their normal rainfall.
- The shortfall in water is expected to significantly reduce soyabean yields and threaten the upcoming rabi crop season due to low soil moisture and reservoir levels.
- Market prices for crops like arhar and chana have already risen above the government minimum support price, reflecting expected production shortages.
What to watch next
- Potential reduction in rabi season sowing for chana and jowar due to soil moisture depletion.
- Impact of the El Nino phenomenon on rainfall levels during the arhar pod-filling stage.
- Market price fluctuations for pulses as harvest dates approach.
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NamedIndia · Latur · Madhya Pradesh · Marathwada · Solapur · Vidarbha
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