Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Severe drought devastates Yavatmal soybean and cotton crops
Yavatmal is facing a very serious lack of rain.
This has badly damaged soybean and cotton crops.
Farmers say the problem began unusually early, in September.
Many farmers have already lost crops for three years in a row.
Some farm workers and families are leaving for cities to find jobs.
There are also concerns about not having enough water and animal fodder.
Farmers say they spent large amounts of money growing crops but may harvest almost nothing.
They are asking for quick compensation and crop insurance support.
Inadequate rainfall has badly damaged soybean and cotton crops in Yavatmal district, especially Pusad tehsil.
Farmers say severe drought conditions appeared as early as September, raising fears of worsening shortages.
Three consecutive years of crop losses have left many farmers financially distressed, according to farmers.
Farmers are demanding immediate compensation of Rs 1 lakh per hectare without restrictive conditions and crop insurance benefits.
Water and fodder shortages, unemployment and migration toward cities and industrial areas are adding to the crisis.
- Who
- Farmers, farm labourers and drought-affected families in Yavatmal district.
- What
- A severe drought has damaged soybean and cotton crops and created an agricultural and livelihood crisis.
- When
- Severe drought conditions were reported as early as September; the articles do not specify a year.
- Where
- Yavatmal district, particularly Pusad tehsil.
- Why
- Inadequate rainfall has damaged crops and reduced agricultural work, creating concerns about income, water and fodder shortages.
- Affected area
- Yavatmal district, particularly Pusad tehsil
- Main crops affected
- Soybean and cotton
- Reported drought timing
- Severe conditions emerged as early as September
- Farmers’ requested compensation
- Rs 1 lakh per hectare without restrictive conditions
- Crop investment cited
- Around Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 per acre for soybean cultivation
- Additional concerns
- Water and fodder shortages, unemployment and migration
- Insurance demand
- Farmers are seeking crop insurance benefits