The rainstorm struck when crucial kharif crops were at a crucial phase. Cotton, cultivated on over 39 lakh hectares, remained in the blooming phase when rains lashed fields (file picture)| Image Credit: ANI
After weeks of heavy rainstorm, clouds are when again towering above Maharashtra, increasing farmers’ issues as they wait for settlement for substantial crop damage. According to main quotes, excess rains in August has actually damaged crops throughout the State, covering 187 talukas and 654 profits circles, with Marathwada, Vidarbha, Western Maharashtra, and North Maharashtra bearing the impact.
Farming Minister Dattatray Bharne stated crops were harmed throughout the State, with Nanded (2.85 lakh hectares) and Washim (1.64 lakh hectares) amongst the worst-affected districts, followed by Yavatmal (92,000 hectares) and Buldhana (89,000 hectares).
The rainstorm struck when crucial kharif crops were at an important phase. Cotton, cultivated on over 39 lakh hectares, remained in the blooming phase when rains lashed fields, while waterlogging has actually badly affected soybean grown on over 50 lakh hectares. Tur (pigeon pea) and corn farmers have actually likewise reported losses, with sticking around cloudy weather condition now sustaining bugs and illness.
Pomegrante orchards struck
The Pomegranate Association has actually approximated 7,500 hectares of orchards– out of 30,000 hectares under growing– have actually been struck, while urad crops in north Maharashtra have actually likewise suffered.
Farmers in Marathwada and Vidarbha declared that federal government officers have actually not visited their fields, leading to incorrect damage quotes. Farmer organisations have actually likewise raised issues that insurance provider have yet to settle claims for last season’s losses. With fresh damage this year, farmers state they doubt about how they will get settlement and have actually required instant federal government intervention.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis guaranteed that the federal government is examining the damage and will extend support to all impacted farmers. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has actually directed the Agriculture Department to speed up studies to make sure no farmer is overlooked.
Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal has actually advised the State to state a “damp dry spell,” pointing out crop damage throughout almost 15 lakh acres. He has actually required financial assistance of 50,000 per hectare for impacted growers.
Released on August 28, 2025
