Maharashtra is reeling under one of its worst agricultural disasters in recent memory. Nearly 17.85 lakh hectares of farmland have been damaged, submerging about 44 lakh acres across 30 districts. Soyabean, cotton, maize, pulses, onions and vegetables — all gone. The damage isn’t limited to

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted an aerial survey of flood- and landslide-affected areas in Himachal Pradesh—including Mandi and Kullu—before meeting with state leaders and officials in Kangra to assess relief and rehabilitation needs. ₹1,500 Crore Relief Package The Centre has announced an immediate financial assistance of ₹1,500 crore to aid the state’s recovery.