{
  "id": 9396658,
  "title": "'Latur, Dharashiv Drought Situation ‘Extremely Serious’, Maharashtra Govt To Announce Farmer Relief Package': CM Devendra Fadnavis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/latur-dharashiv-drought-situation-extremely-serious-maharashtra-govt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T18:27:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/latur-dharashiv-drought-situation-extremely-serious-maharashtra-govt-to-announce-farmer-relief-package-cm-devendra-fadnavis"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared the drought conditions in Latur and Dharashiv as \"extremely serious\" due to an alarming rainfall deficit, vowing comprehensive assistance for farmers facing crop losses and water shortages. The Maharashtra government visited Jau and Kharosa villages in Latur district, as well as Dharashiv district, to inspect crop conditions and speak with farmers. Fadnavis visited soybean fields in Barshi, noting that while crops showed green foliage, pod development was severely impacted. Latur received just 50% of its normal rainfall, leading to dried-up rivers, streams, and wells, and declining groundwater levels. The government has initiated crop loss assessments and will issue a resolution on the drought before Saturday, guaranteeing prompt relief to farmers without waiting for individual damage evaluations. Fadnavis emphasized the government's commitment to supporting farmers as they prepare for the upcoming rabi season and affirmed that the ongoing loan waiver scheme would persist.",
  "summary": "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday described the drought-like situation in Latur and Dharashiv as “extremely serious” following a severe rainfall deficit, and assured farmers that the state government would provide comprehensive assistance to deal with crop losses and emerging water and fodder shortages. Fadnavis visited Jau and Kharosa villages in Nilanga tehsil of Latur…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}