The Beed district in Maharashtra is facing an acute water crisis following an 18% deficit in monsoon rainfall across the state, with local precipitation levels in Beed dropping by 37%. Residents, including long-term inhabitants, describe the current situation as more severe than historical droughts, citing a lack of both water and employment opportunities. The agricultural sector has been particularly devastated; cotton crops have failed to mature properly, resulting in stunted growth and significantly reduced yields. With over 300 tehsils across the state officially designated as drought-affected, the region is struggling to cope with the economic impact as winter approaches. Farmers report that the lack of adequate rainfall has rendered their harvests insufficient, exacerbating financial instability for the local population.
Source : Scroll.in
Photo : Scroll.in
