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3,090 Farmer Suicides Highlight Maharashtra's Climate Crisis

6/11/2025

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In Maharashtra, India, the devastating grip of climate change is pushing farmers to the brink, with a staggering 3,090 suicides reported in Marathwada over the past year. Unpredictable weather patterns, including severe droughts, have ravaged crops and deepened debts, forcing many to make the heartbreaking choice to end their lives. This crisis underscores a national agricultural emergency impacting countless lives.

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In Maharashtra, India, the devastating grip of climate change is pushing farmers to the brink, with a staggering 3,090 suicides reported in Marathwada over the past year. Unpredictable weather patterns, including severe droughts, have ravaged crops and deepened debts, forcing many to make the heartbreaking choice to end their lives. This crisis underscores a national agricultural emergency impacting countless lives.