- The India Meteorological Department is monitoring the nationwide rainfall deficit in India, with specific reports on the stalled monsoon in southern Maharashtra and heavy rain forecasts for sub-Himalayan districts.
- IMD forecasts temperature and rainfall changes across various regions of Maharashtra, including Vidarbha, Konkan, and Marathwada.
- El Niño is confirmed and strengthening in the Pacific, impacting weather patterns in Vidarbha, Marathwada, and Maharashtra.
- Humanitarian work addresses farmer distress in the state as both Vidarbha and Marathwada face severe agricultural challenges.
Farmers in Marathwada and Maharashtra face severe drought and crop losses, prompting demands for central aid.
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
Farmers in Marathwada and Maharashtra face severe drought and crop losses, prompting demands for central aid.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India since 2014
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Maharashtra
state in the western and central peninsular region of India
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Marathwada
region of the Indian state of Maharashtra
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