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Maharashtra's Alarming Rain Deficit: 19 Districts Face Drought-like Conditions, Agriculture Department Reports
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News18•30-09-2026, 11:38
Maharashtra's Alarming Rain Deficit: 19 Districts Face Drought-like Conditions, Agriculture Department Reports
- •Maharashtra experienced a significant monsoon deficit this year due to the El Niño crisis.
- •From June 1 to September 27, 2026, 19 districts received much less than average rainfall.
- •An agricultural department review revealed only 50-75% of expected rainfall, indicating a drought-like situation.
- •Kharif season crops like soybean, moong, urad, cotton, tur, maize, and jowar are likely to be affected, raising fears of reduced yields.
- •Marathwada and Vidarbha regions show particularly alarming rainfall deficits, putting agriculture in crisis.
Key Questions Answered
Maharashtra experienced a significant monsoon deficit between June 1 and September 27, 2026, primarily due to the El Niño crisis.
According to the agricultural department's report, 19 districts in the state received between 50 and 75 percent of their expected rainfall, pointing toward a drought-like situation.
Only Thane and Palghar districts in Maharashtra managed to receive above-average rainfall during this monsoon season.
