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The state cupboard at the moment mentioned the state of kharif sowing within the state. The state has acquired 134 milimeter rainfall until date in opposition to 270 milimeter acquired within the earlier yr. The kharif sowing within the state was accomplished final yr on this date.
“This yr, nonetheless, sowing has been carried out over solely 20.30 lakh hectare of the world, which stands at 13% of the entire space,” a authorities launch mentioned.
Maharashtra is the second largest producer of cotton and soyabean and has one of many highest areas beneath rain-fed situations.
The state authorities will take assessment of the water provide scenario of cities on Wednesday. Mumbai has already began water reduce, whereas Pune is delivering it.
