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Heavy Rains in India's Maharashtra State Cause Extensive Damage to Crops

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Heavy rainfall in August caused significant crop damage across 29 districts in Maharashtra, India, according to the state's agricultural department. The worst affected district was Nanded, where crops on 620,566 hectares of agricultural land were damaged. In total, 1.4 million hectares of crops were affected, with major kharif crops like soybean, maize, cotton, and pulses being severely impacted.

Key Takeaways:

  • The heavy rainfall between August 15 and August 20 caused massive damage to crops, affecting 1.4 million hectares across 29 districts in Maharashtra.
  • The worst-hit district was Nanded, with 620,566 hectares of agricultural land damaged.
  • 12 districts witnessed crop loss exceeding 10,000 hectares, including Yavatmal, Washim, Dharashiv, Buldhana, Solapur, Akola, Amaravati, Hingoli, Beed, Parbhani, and Jalgaon.
  • The agricultural department's report stated that the total agricultural area affected by rain was 1,444,749 hectares, with the damage expected to be further assessed.
  • Agriculture minister Dattatray Bharne assured that not a single farmer would be left behind in receiving government assistance.
  • The damaged crops included major kharif crops like soybean, maize, cotton, and pulses.

Statistics:

  • Total agricultural area affected by rain: 1,444,749 hectares
  • Number of districts affected: 29
  • Number of districts with crop loss exceeding 10,000 hectares: 12
  • Worst-hit district (Nanded): 620,566 hectares of agricultural land damaged
  • Number of hectares damaged in Yavatmal: 164,932
  • Number of hectares damaged in Washim: 164,557
  • Number of hectares damaged in Dharashiv: 150,753
  • Number of hectares damaged in Buldhana: 89,782
  • Number of hectares damaged in Solapur: 47,266
  • Number of hectares damaged in Akola: 43,828
  • Number of hectares damaged in Hingoli: 40,000
  • Number of hectares damaged in Amaravati: 33,332
  • Number of hectares damaged in Beed: 29,136
  • Number of hectares damaged in Parbhani: 20,225
  • Number of hectares damaged in Jalgaon: 14,718

Sources:

  • "Heavy Rains Cause Extensive Damage to Crops in Maharashtra". Hindustan Times. September 6,

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