The drought is severely affecting farmers in Maharashtra, where crops are withering due to the lack of rain. Delayed planting is disrupting the agricultural supply chain, including seed and pesticide sales. The reduced rainfall is also expected to impact hydropower electricity generation, as river flows diminish. Meteorologist Mahesh Palawat has warned that the overall impact could be devastating, with potential consequences for food security and inflation. Farmers are being advised to switch to less water-intensive crops to mitigate the effects of the drought.