Maharashtra Declares Drought In 74% Of State, 265 Of 358 Talukas Affected
The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 74% of the state, affecting 265 talukas. Relief measures include loan restructuring, electricity bill concessions, and the deployment of water tankers to mitigate the impact on farmers.
Why it matters
Widespread drought significantly impacts food security and the economic stability of the agricultural sector in India.
The Maharashtra government on Saturday declared 265 of the 358 talukas in the state as drought affected. The state government has activated 'Trigger-1' under its manual for drought management 2016 (updated in 2020) and Drought Management Code to declare drought conditions and initiate relief. The 265 talukas where 'Trigger 1' has been activated cover around 74 per cent of the state's talukas.Trigger-1 is the first stage in the state's drought framework, activated by a rainfall deficit of more than 25 per cent combined with a prolonged dry spell of 21 days.The government has announced a series of relief measures for these regions.District Collectors have been directed to complete crop damage assessments immediately.
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