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  1. Drought conditions are affecting crop yields and water supply in Amravati, Latur, and Solapur.

Maharashtra Declares Drought in 265 Talukas, Announces Agricultural Relief Measures

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The government of Maharashtra declared drought conditions in 265 of its 358 talukas, which accounts for 74 per cent of the state's talukas. The declaration was made through a government resolution issued late on Friday, after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited affected areas. The affected talukas are primarily located in Solapur, Ahilyanagar, Nashik, Latur, Beed, Buldhana, Amravati, Yavatmal, Nagpur, and Chandrapur.

From hindustantimes.com, oneindia.com

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The declaration involved activating 'Trigger-1' under the Drought Management Manual 2016. Relief measures announced include the restructuring of crop loans, concession in land revenue, and deferment of recovery of agriculture-related loans for affected farmers.

Drought conditions are already impacting crop yields and water supply in Amravati, Latur, and Solapur.

From hindustantimes.com, oneindia.com

Who's involved

  • MaharashtraState government responsible for declaring the drought and implementing relief measures.
  • Devendra FadnavisChief Minister who toured the drought-affected talukas in the state.

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  1. Drought conditions are reported in numerous talukas across Maharashtra.1 source
  2. CM visited drought-affected talukas in Maharashtra.1 source

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