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CM Fadnavis Announces Solution for Talukas Not in Drought List, Big Announcement!
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News18•27-09-2026, 20:48
CM Fadnavis Announces Solution for Talukas Not in Drought List, Big Announcement!
- •Drought declared in 265 talukas; others to be inspected and included under Trigger 3.
- •CM Devendra Fadnavis assured that no one will be deprived of help in drought conditions.
- •Drinking water reservation plan prepared for each district, prioritizing potable water.
- •Situation due to El Nino to be studied, with measures prioritized to deal with its peak by February end.
- •CM Fadnavis appealed to the public to cooperate, avoid unnecessary expenses, and help drought-affected areas.
Key Questions Answered
Talukas not initially included in the drought list will undergo inspection and receive assistance under Trigger 3, ensuring that no one is deprived of help.
Drought has been officially declared in 265 out of the 358 talukas across the state, which accounts for about 74 to 75 percent of the region.
Due to heavy rainfall in neighboring Chhattisgarh, a flood situation arose in Bhamragad within the Gadchiroli district, where the government is providing full assistance while the waters gradually recede and life returns to normal.
