PoliticsMaharashtra Declares Drought in 265 Talukas, Relief Measures Announced
Maharashtra has declared drought in 265 of its 358 talukas due to an 18% rainfall deficit from June 1 to September 26, receiving 798.2 mm against an average of 970.9 mm. Farmers, laborers, and students in these areas are eligible for twelve relief measures without separate applications. Crop loss payments will follow after surveys. The government issued this resolution under the Drought Management Code, 2016, covering 32 districts.
The Hindu·1d ago·Maharashtra



