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Maharashtra Under Threat of Drought, Sugar Industry's Problems Likely to Become Serious

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Pune: This year's crushing season in Maharashtra has been stopped prematurely due to sugarcane shortage. The state's sugar industry is likely to face further problems as drought-like conditions are likely to prevail in the upcoming Kharif season. If Maharashtra experiences drought due to El Nino, the government may have to decide not to encourage sugarcane cultivation as it is a water-intensive crop, The Indian Express reported, citing an offici…
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Pune: This year's crushing season in Maharashtra has been stopped prematurely due to sugarcane shortage. The state's sugar industry is likely to face further problems as drought-like conditions are likely to prevail in the upcoming Kharif season. If Maharashtra experiences drought due to El Nino, the government may have to decide not to encourage sugarcane cultivation as it is a water-intensive crop, The Indian Express reported, citing an offici…

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ChiniMandi broke the news in on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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