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Marathwada records 18% rainfall shortfall, Latur and Parbhani hardest hit
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 04:03 AM
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The Marathwada region of Maharashtra is facing an 18% deficit in rainfall, with the districts of Latur and Parbhani experiencing the greatest shortfall, according to Mid-Day.
The latest monsoon data shows that Marathwada is lagging behind the long‑term average by 18 per cent in rainfall. The shortfall is most acute in the districts of Latur and Parbhani, which have recorded the lowest precipitation levels in the region.
Agricultural officials warn that the deficit could strain water supplies for irrigation, potentially affecting sowing schedules for kharif crops. Local authorities are monitoring groundwater levels and have urged farmers to adopt water‑saving practices.
State agencies are reviewing relief measures, including possible financial assistance for affected farmers and the activation of drought‑mitigation schemes. The situation remains under close observation as the monsoon progresses.
The data, reported by Mid‑Day, underscores the vulnerability of Marathwada's agrarian economy to irregular monsoon patterns and highlights the need for sustained water‑management strategies.
Agricultural officials warn that the deficit could strain water supplies for irrigation, potentially affecting sowing schedules for kharif crops. Local authorities are monitoring groundwater levels and have urged farmers to adopt water‑saving practices.
State agencies are reviewing relief measures, including possible financial assistance for affected farmers and the activation of drought‑mitigation schemes. The situation remains under close observation as the monsoon progresses.
The data, reported by Mid‑Day, underscores the vulnerability of Marathwada's agrarian economy to irregular monsoon patterns and highlights the need for sustained water‑management strategies.