Maharashtra is now facing the threat of a serious drought, leaving farmers deeply distressed. Reservoirs are drying up, while farmers are waiting for rain as the skies remain largely free of rain clouds.
The situation is particularly serious in Marathwada, where no satisfactory rainfall has been recorded for the past 50 days. The region has recorded a rainfall deficit of 199 mm, while 275 revenue circles have received extremely low rainfall. The lack of rain has created a major crisis for the ongoing kharif season.
As agriculture suffers due to the prolonged absence of rainfall, farmers are facing a serious challenge. There is also a significant disparity in rainfall across the Marathwada region.
Latur has received only 49.82 per cent of its average rainfall, while Dharashiv has recorded 56.03 per cent and Parbhani 55.26 per cent. Jalna has recorded 72.71 per cent, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar 72.60 per cent and Nanded 72.18 per cent of rainfall.
The rainfall figures across the eight districts show the extent of the deficit. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has recorded 422 mm of rainfall, amounting to 72.60 per cent. Jalna has received 438 mm, or 72.71 per cent. Beed has recorded 331 mm, or 58.52 per cent.
Latur has received 351 mm of rainfall, accounting for 49.82 per cent, while Dharashiv has recorded 337 mm, or 56.03 per cent. Nanded has received 578 mm, amounting to 72.18 per cent. Parbhani has recorded 420 mm, or 55.26 per cent, while Hingoli has received 543 mm, accounting for 68.33 per cent.
With rainfall continuing to remain inadequate, the wait for rain persists across Marathwada. The prolonged dry spell has intensified the challenges facing the kharif season and raised concerns over the water shortage ahead.
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