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Heavy rains and heat devastate Maharashtra’s flower belt
short by / on Friday, 31 October, 2025
Heavy May rains and intense heat have upended Maharashtra's flower belt. Farmers in Satara and Sangli lose entire crops, while tribal women foragers from Vidarbha trek farther for wild blooms. From field to market, India's flower economy bears witness to rising climate stress and the cost of care in every petal.
read more at India Water Portal