From The Siasat Daily
Center-Left Owned by Siasat DailyRainfall deficit, fund crunch leave Maharashtra battling drought
What's behind this
Maharashtra is facing a widespread drought, with 305 of its 358 talukas declared drought‑affected. More than eight lakh farmers have been affected, while roughly 15 million farmers are anxious about a promised Rs 5,000 advance relief for crops that withered due to the drought. The relief is due by Diwali, according to a voluntary state promise. The drought is linked to rainfall deficit, prolonged dry spells and high temperatures, which have damaged crops, depleted water resources and created a shortage of fodder.
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RSS excerpt
Roughly 15 million farmers in Maharashtra are getting anxious about the Rs 5,000 that the government promised as advance relief for their crops, which withered due to the extraordinary drought that has gripped the state. This relief is due by Diwali, as per a voluntary promise by the state, but that…
