Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Unseasonal Rains Damage Maharashtra Onion Crops
Unseasonal rains and floods in Maharashtra from February to October 2025 damaged onion crops on 2.99 lakh hectares.
The Maharashtra government provided ₹809.19 crore in relief to affected farmers.
The central and state governments allocated ₹4,176.80 crore for disaster response, with ₹1,566.40 crore released in two installments.
However, some farmers in Nashik say they haven't received help, and the government is working to fix this.
Unseasonal rains and floods damaged onion crops on 2.99 lakh hectares in Maharashtra between February and October 2025.
The Maharashtra government provided ₹809.19 crore in relief to affected farmers.
The central and state governments allocated ₹4,176.80 crore for the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for 2025-2026.
Farmers in Nashik allege that not all affected farmers have received assistance.
The State Agriculture Minister assured that all eligible farmers will receive assistance, and pending payments will be resolved soon.
- Who
- Onion farmers in Maharashtra, especially Nashik
- What
- Unseasonal rains and floods damaged onion crops
- When
- Between February and October 2025
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Unseasonal rains and heavy downpours caused extensive damage to onion crops
- Affected Area
- 2.99 lakh hectares
- Relief Provided
- ₹809.19 crore
- SDRF Allocation (2025-2026)
- ₹4,176.80 crore
- Central Share
- ₹3,132.80 crore
- State Share
- ₹1,044.00 crore
- First and Second Installments
- ₹1,566.40 crore each
- Time Period
- February to October 2025
- Affected Farmers' Allegations
- Not all farmers received assistance