Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Maharashtra Farmers Face Crop Damage After Heavy Rains
Heavy rains and flooding in Maharashtra have damaged crops, with nearly half of the kharif crop affected.
Farmers have lost crops due to the extreme weather.
Eight people have died.
The government has provided aid to assist with the damages.
Officials are assessing the damage to distribute financial aid before Diwali.
There are also calls for declaring a wet drought, as farmers struggle with the destruction.
Heavy rainfall has damaged nearly half of Maharashtra’s kharif crop.
Crops across 70 lakh acres in 30 districts have been affected.
Eight deaths have been reported due to flooding.
Chief Minister has assured financial aid to farmers.
Political sparring over the wet drought declaration has added to uncertainty.
- Who
- Maharashtra farmers, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne
- What
- Crop damage due to heavy rainfall and flooding, with farmers seeking aid.
- When
- Recently, during the kharif season.
- Where
- Maharashtra, particularly in the Marathwada region.
- Why
- Excessive rainfall and flooding caused significant damage to crops.
Farmer's Needs
Government Response
Financial Aid and Relief
Farmer's Needs
Farmers in Marathwada and Vidarbha have called for a complete loan waiver.
Government Response
Government is assessing damage and working towards aid distribution.
- Affected Crops
- 70 lakh acres
- Fatalities
- 8
- Government Assistance (So Far)
- ₹2,215 crore to 31.64 lakh farmers
- Rainfall
- 975.5 mm (102% of average)
Sources
Sharad Pawar demands immediate panchnama of crop damage, aid to Maha farmers
Marathwada Floods: Sharad Pawar Demands Immediate Relief For Rain-Hit Farmers (Video)
Ajit Pawar cancels Pune events, to rush to flood-affected areas in Marathwada
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Farmers face ₹5,000 crore loss as North India floods ravage croplands
Maha govt announces assistance of ₹1,339 crore to rain affected farmers
Maha govt announces assistance of ₹1,339 crore to rain affected farmers
Maharashtra govt sanctions ₹2,215 crore for 31.6 lakh farmers affected by rains
At least 30% kharif crop in state damaged by heavy rain
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Centre must announce Rs 10,000 crore relief package for flood-hit Marathwada: Uddhav
Centre must announce Rs 10,000 crore relief package for flood-hit Marathwada: Uddhav
Congress Demands Wet Drought Declaration in Maharashtra
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Maharashtra Govt Approves ₹1,339 Crore Relief For 19.22 Lakh Farmers Affected By Monsoon Floods
5 dead in Maharashtra floods, CM Devendra Fadnavis announces Rs 2,215 crore relief fund
September rains hit harder; farmers to get aid before Diwali: Minister
Maharashtra rain: Marathwada farmers gherao Minister Dattatray Bharne as he tours flood-hit areas, seek immediate aid