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  1. 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.
  2. IMD forecasts temperature and rainfall changes across various regions of Maharashtra, including Vidarbha, Konkan, and Marathwada.
  3. El Niño is confirmed and strengthening in the Pacific, impacting weather patterns in Vidarbha, Marathwada, and Maharashtra.
  4. Humanitarian work addresses farmer distress in the state as both Vidarbha and Marathwada face severe agricultural challenges.

Severe drought and water scarcity are causing extreme agricultural stress in Maharashtra's Vidarbha and Marathwada regions.

3 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 27
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Severe drought and water scarcity are causing extreme agricultural stress in Maharashtra's Vidarbha and Marathwada regions.

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  1. Farmers in Marathwada and Vidarbha rely on electricity for irrigation pumps due to scanty rainfall caused by El Nino.Sub-event
  2. Drought conditions severely damaged crops and forced farm laborers to migrate in Yavatmal, Maharashtra.Sub-event
  3. Farmers are demanding the official declaration of drought status due to extreme agricultural stress.1 source

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Humanitarian work addresses farmer distress in the state as both Vidarbha and Marathwada face severe agricultural challenges.

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