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Climate

Maharashtra warned of potentially widespread drought conditions

Source: NDTV · 23 Sep 2026, 11:12 UTC

A Maharashtra minister has warned that the state could face a drought situation affecting all areas. The warning comes as Maharashtra is described as one of India’s worst-hit states in September, although the supplied material gives no rainfall, reservoir or crop data.

A Maharashtra minister has warned of the possibility of a drought situation affecting the entire state. The supplied material describes the warning as a potential “100% drought situation”. It says conditions are particularly alarming in Maharashtra, which has emerged as one of India’s worst-hit states in September.

No details are provided on the minister’s name, the areas affected or the basis for the assessment. The material also gives no data on rainfall, reservoir levels, agriculture or government relief measures. The warning indicates growing concern over the state’s conditions, but the available information does not establish the scale or duration of any drought.

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