Maharashtra has declared 265 of its 358 talukas drought-affected and announced relief measures including crop loan restructuring, land revenue concessions and power bill subsidies. The government has also ordered crop-loss assessments, while Opposition parties criticised the timing of the declaration
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited drought-hit Latur, promising immediate state aid, continued farm loan waivers and relief for farmers facing crop failures, drinking water and fodder shortages. The government plans a drought notification and long-term water diversion projectÂ
