Maharashtra Declares Drought in 265 of 358 Sub-Districts

The state government of Maharashtra has officially declared drought in 265 of its 358 sub-districts. This announcement was made by the agriculture department during a press briefing on Thursday. The declaration covers the majority of the state's administrative divisions, leaving 93 sub-districts outside the drought zone. The government will monitor water levels and rainfall patterns closely in the coming weeks. The drought declaration is expected to trigger relief measures for farmers and residents in the affected areas.