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Weather
74% of Maharashtra Faces Drought Despite Normal Monsoon Rainfall
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 04:02 PM
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The Maharashtra state government has declared a drought in 74% of the state, citing persistent water shortages even as monsoon rainfall was reported as normal.
The Maharashtra state government has officially declared a drought covering 74% of the state.
The declaration follows reports that, despite monsoon rainfall levels being classified as normal, many districts continue to experience severe water shortages.
Officials note that the distribution of rainfall has been uneven, leaving large areas without adequate water supply.
The drought declaration will trigger relief measures and the activation of emergency water management protocols across affected districts.
The declaration follows reports that, despite monsoon rainfall levels being classified as normal, many districts continue to experience severe water shortages.
Officials note that the distribution of rainfall has been uneven, leaving large areas without adequate water supply.
The drought declaration will trigger relief measures and the activation of emergency water management protocols across affected districts.