Severe Crop Damage in Maharashtra Due to Unseasonal Rains
Crops on over 2.05 lakh hectares damaged due to unseasonal rains in Maharashtra
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Unseasonal rains and hailstorms have severely affected crops across over 2.05 lakh hectares in Maharashtra, India, impacting 29 districts. Preliminary estimates indicate significant losses in crops such as wheat, maize, and various fruits, with relief measures being considered by the state government.
- 01Over 2.05 lakh hectares of crops damaged due to unseasonal rains.
- 0229 districts in Maharashtra reported significant agricultural losses.
- 03Crops affected include cereals, pulses, and various fruits.
- 04Preliminary assessments indicate 1.22 lakh hectares damaged in March and 82,704 hectares in early April.
- 05Relief measures will be determined after detailed surveys.
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Unseasonal rains and hailstorms have caused extensive damage to crops on more than 2.05 lakh hectares in Maharashtra, India, affecting 29 districts. The agriculture department's preliminary estimates reveal that 1.22 lakh hectares were impacted in the latter half of March, while 82,704 hectares faced damage in early April. Key districts such as Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Jalgaon, and Dhule reported significant losses, with additional impacts noted in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Buldhana, and parts of Pune, Solapur, Sangli, and Jalna. A variety of crops, including cereals like wheat, maize, and jowar, as well as pulses and cash crops like onions, have been affected. Farmers cultivating fruits and vegetables, including bananas, mangoes, and watermelons, have also suffered losses. The state government plans to assess the situation further and will decide on relief measures and compensation once detailed surveys are completed.
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Farmers in Maharashtra are facing significant losses, which may lead to financial strain and affect local food supply.
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