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Drought Affects 74% of Maharashtra, Aid Reaches Only 108 Families
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 09:15 AM
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A severe drought has impacted roughly three‑quarters of Maharashtra, with government relief limited to just 108 families so far.
A drought of unprecedented intensity is now affecting about 74% of Maharashtra, according to recent state reports. The prolonged shortfall of monsoon rains has left large swathes of farmland parched, groundwater levels dropping sharply and many villages facing acute water scarcity.
State authorities have announced relief measures, but only 108 families have so far received assistance. The aid, distributed through local panchayats, includes food rations and limited cash support, yet the scale of the crisis far exceeds the reach of these efforts.
Officials warned that without a rapid expansion of relief programmes, the drought could threaten crop yields, livestock and the livelihoods of millions across the state. They have appealed for additional funds and coordinated efforts with the central government to mitigate the humanitarian impact.
State authorities have announced relief measures, but only 108 families have so far received assistance. The aid, distributed through local panchayats, includes food rations and limited cash support, yet the scale of the crisis far exceeds the reach of these efforts.
Officials warned that without a rapid expansion of relief programmes, the drought could threaten crop yields, livestock and the livelihoods of millions across the state. They have appealed for additional funds and coordinated efforts with the central government to mitigate the humanitarian impact.