Overview
- Maharashtra announced a Trigger‑1 drought notification that will be issued on Friday, September 25, to unlock immediate relief for areas hit by prolonged dry spells.
- The state pledged direct cash transfers, foodgrain distribution, drinking‑water and fodder supplies and short‑term public works for employment while processing crop assessments and loan‑waiver credits.
- Karnataka has already rolled out a one‑time input subsidy of ₹2,500 per farmer and a 12‑month loan moratorium and says it will share the state’s portion if the Centre agrees to a loan waiver.
- Political leaders and farmer groups are pressing for larger packages and simpler loan waivers, with protests in Washim and demands from parties for higher per‑acre compensation and emergency legislative sessions.
- IMD data show wide rainfall deficits across the region and officials are mobilising on the ground with panchnamas, tanker and fodder operations and restricted leave for key staff while preparing Trigger‑2 technical reports to seek central NDRF/SDRF aid.