Maharashtra Declares Drought in 265 Talukas, Affecting Multiple Districts
What happened
The Maharashtra government issued a Government Resolution on September 26, 2026, declaring drought in 265 out of 368 talukas across the state. This declaration was made after district collectors conducted panchnamas (crop-damage assessments) in the affected areas. The affected areas include talukas in Dhule, Jalna, Sangli, and Ratnagiri among others.
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Why it matters
The declaration of drought triggers the application of various mitigation measures and benefits in the affected talukas. This status requires district collectors to manage the crisis under the state's three-stage trigger matrix.
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Who's involved
- MaharashtraState government of Maharashtra where the drought was declared.
- DhuleAdministrative district of Maharashtra affected by the drought declaration.
- JalnaDistrict of Maharashtra affected by the drought declaration.
- Sangli districtDistrict of Maharashtra affected by the drought declaration.
- RatnagiriDistrict of Maharashtra affected by the drought declaration.
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The entities involved
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Maharashtra
state in the western and central peninsular region of India
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Dhule
city
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Jalna
city in Jalna district in the Aurangabad Division, or Marathwada region, in Maharashtra, India
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Related events
- Drought situation assessment is being conducted in both Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- Maharashtra government officially declared a drought in the Latur region on October 12, 2026.
- Severe drought and water scarcity are causing extreme agricultural stress in Maharashtra's Vidarbha and Marathwada regions.
- Political leaders in Maharashtra and Karnataka debate drought relief and financial assistance for farmers.
- Chief Minister emphasized drought relief measures in Maharashtra on September 1, 2026.