Maharashtra's Drought Crisis: Impact and Relief Measures
• Maharashtra faces a severe drought due to erratic monsoon rainfall, affecting crops and water availability.
• Relief measures are underway, but farmers and rural communities continue to struggle.
Impact on Farmers and Rural Communities
The drought has severely affected farmers, with 90% of the kharif crop suffering damage. Farmers face mounting debts due to crop losses, and landless labourers are migrating to urban centres in search of work. Water scarcity is also impacting livestock and daily life in rural areas.
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