Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar reviewed the severe drought situation in Beed district on Saturday and directed officials to take urgent steps to provide relief to farmers and residents facing crop losses, drinking water shortages and a lack of fodder for livestock, an official statement said.

During a review meeting at the District Collector's Office, Sunetra Pawar, who is also Beed district guardian minister,  asked officials to speed up crop damage assessments, ensure transparency in crop insurance claims and prioritise drinking water supplies. The district is currently receiving water through 225 tankers, according to information shared at the meeting.