Marathwada

IN PHOTOS: CM Fadnavis visits Latur, Dharashiv as drought-like situation worsens

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday described the drought-like situation in Latur and Dharashiv in the Marathwada region as “extremely serious”, saying the two districts had received only around 50 per cent of their normal rainfall this year. Pics/X (@CMOMaharashtra)

Updated 13 days ago

Fadnavis said the rainfall deficit had severely affected crops, particularly soybean, and warned that the situation could also lead to shortages of drinking water and fodder. Pics/X (@CMOMaharashtra)

In Photos: Fadnavis meets drought-hit farmers in Latur, assures funds for relief

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited drought-hit areas of Latur in Marathwada on Wednesday to inspect crop damage and meet farmers affected by the prolonged dry spell. (Pics/Maharashtra CMO)

Updated 14 days ago