Mumbai, Sept. 26 -- The Maharashtra Government on Saturday declared 265 Talukas in the state as Drought affected and announce various Measures Implemented to provide relief to farmers.

In an official notification the Maharashtra Government said, "Based on the shortfall in rainfall during the Kharif 2026 season and other drought criteria, Trigger-1 (First Alert) has been implemented in 265 talukas across the state, leading the state government to declare a drought in these talukas and decide to implement various measures and concessions. The Relief and Rehabilitation Department has issued a government resolution in this regard. In the drought situation, farmers, farm labourers, and toilers in the state are at the centre of our assistance ...