Drought Grips 74% of Maharashtra as Weak Monsoon and El Niño Deepen the Crisis
The Maharashtra drought now covers 265 of 358 talukas across 32 districts. A weak monsoon and a strong El Niño have hurt crops and pushed the state to announce relief…

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The Maharashtra drought now covers 265 of 358 talukas across 32 districts. A weak monsoon and a strong El Niño have hurt crops and pushed the state to announce relief…
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