Maharashtra has set up a drought mitigation committee and approved ₹291.91 crore in relief for farmers affected by floods, according to officials. The decision comes as the state responds to weather-related distress in several areas.
The measures follow deficient rainfall in parts of Maharashtra during 2026, which prompted the government to declare drought in talukas identified under the Kharif season’s Trigger-1 assessment.
The relief package is aimed at supporting affected farmers, while the newly formed committee is expected to guide drought response and mitigation efforts across the state.
