Maharashtra's Agriculture Calamity: Crops Destroyed by Severe Floods
Heavy flooding in Maharashtra has devastated 68.69 lakh hectares of crops in regions including Marathwada. The government is seeking financial aid for affected farmers. Rural infrastructure and livelihoods have also suffered. Officials are expediting aid requests and e-KYC processes to ensure swift relief to distressed farmers.
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Severe flooding in September wreaked havoc across Maharashtra, with crops on 68.69 lakh hectares destroyed in Marathwada and surrounding regions, as reported by an official.
To address the crisis, the state government is preparing an official proposal for financial aid to present to the Centre, focusing on relief for affected farmers.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, alongside Deputy CMs, held discussions to finalize the recovery blueprint. Damage assessments reveal widespread losses, particularly in Marathwada and Vidarbha, prompting urgent calls for compensation and loan waivers for beleaguered farmers.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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