No Dussehra or Diwali here: Yavatmal’s dry fields leave farmers counting losses
Yavatmal district in Maharashtra is grappling with severe drought conditions, leading farmers to skip Dussehra and Diwali celebrations. Cotton crops, typically yielding 25-50 quintals, are instead bringing in just 5 to 8 quintals, while some farmers are even seeing a mere 10-25 percent of normal crop production. Unable to recoup their losses, many farmers are facing mounting debts and considering alternative sources of income.
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