Maharashtra Agriculture Minister addresses heavy rainfall damage, promises financial aid to affected farmers before Diwali.
Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne on Wednesday (September 24, 2025) said the intense rainfall in September inflicted greater damage than previous downpours, and assured that the affected farmers will get financial aid before Diwali.
Talking to reporters, Mr. Bharne also said there was nothing wrong with the demand for declaring a "wet drought", but Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies will take a call on it.
Maharashtra CM promises full support to farmers affected by unseasonal rains and crop damage across multiple districts.
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