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Maharashtra Declares 265 of 358 Talukas Drought‑Hit, Announces Relief Measures
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 04:16 PM
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The state government has declared 265 out of 358 talukas as drought‑affected and has announced relief measures for the affected areas.
The Maharashtra government has officially declared 265 talukas as suffering from drought, out of a total of 358 talukas in the state. The announcement was made to highlight the severity of the water scarcity situation across the region.
In response to the widespread drought, the state has unveiled relief measures aimed at supporting farmers and residents in the affected talukas. These measures are intended to mitigate the impact of the dry conditions.
The declaration and relief announcement come as part of the government's broader effort to address the water crisis that has affected large parts of Maharashtra.
In response to the widespread drought, the state has unveiled relief measures aimed at supporting farmers and residents in the affected talukas. These measures are intended to mitigate the impact of the dry conditions.
The declaration and relief announcement come as part of the government's broader effort to address the water crisis that has affected large parts of Maharashtra.