Latur (Maharashtra) [India], September 24 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday visited the areas affected by heavy rain, where he interacted with farmers and assessed the damage caused by the heavy rainfall.
Continuous heavy rainfall in several districts has triggered flood-like situations, compelling extensive rescue and relief operations. The NDRF has been actively engaged in Beed, Dharashiv, and Solapur districts since Monday night.
CM Devendra Fadnavis visited Aurad Shahajani in Nilanga Taluka, Latur, Ujani in Ausa Taluka, Latur, Darfal and Nimgaon in Madha Taluka, Solapur.
CM Devendra Fadnavis told reporters in Latur, "The people who have suffered losses will be compensated before Diwali."
The Maharashtra government has announced a Rs 1,339 crore assistance package for farmers whose crops were damaged due to heavy rains between June 2025 and August 2025, according to government sources.
Earlier, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited flood-affected areas in Solapur, inspected the damaged crops, and interacted with the farmers. He directed local authorities to ensure quick relief and support for those impacted by the heavy rains.
In a post on X, Ajit Pawar wrote, "Today, the inspection tour of the flood situation in Solapur was started from Korti in Karmala taluka. Due to continuous heavy rainfall, there has been significant damage to crops. In this context, I went directly to the fields to inspect the crops. I directly interacted with the farmers to understand their problems and gathered information about the damage that had occurred."
"I gave clear instructions that the administration should make meticulous planning and promptly implement the necessary measures to ensure immediate assistance reaches the farmers in the flood-affected areas. Our government stands firmly behind our farmer brothers," the post read. (ANI)
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