Local & Agriculture
Maharashtra widens drought list to 305 talukas, promises farmers Rs 5,000 before Diwali
Maharashtra on October 14, 2026 added 40 talukas to its drought list, taking it to 305 of 358, and said farmers will get Rs 5,000 each in their accounts before Diwali.
14 Oct 2026, 21:31 IST