Maharashtra youth’s fight to save groundnut crop from sudden rain

A video from Washim district in Maharashtra is going viral, showing a farmer struggling to save his peanut crop from heavy rain. Farmers had brought their groundnut harvest to the Manora Market Committee to sell. Suddenly, heavy rain started pouring, but there were no proper arrangements to protect the crops. As a result, the peanuts got soaked.

The video shows farmers trying desperately to save their crops. Despite their efforts, most of the groundnuts got wet. This could cause serious financial loss for the farmers.

This incident highlights the tough situation farmers face. They work hard through heat, cold, and seasonal rains to grow their crops. But when they come to sell their produce, they face new problems. Lack of shelter and protection at markets puts their harvest at risk.

महाराष्ट्र के वाशिम में मूंगफली की फसल बेचने आया था किसान, अचानक तेज बारिश होने लगी और सुरक्षा इंतजाम नहीं होने के कारण उसकी फसल बहने लगी. किसान कोशिश करता रह गया लेकिन फसल को बहने से नहीं बचा सका.सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हुआ वीडियो.#Maharashtra #Farmer #Rain #viral@kathiyawadiii pic.twitter.com/eS1wfvvu4j

— Sanskar Sojitra (@sanskar_sojitra) May 16, 2025

The video has touched many people online. Social media users have expressed sympathy and concern for the farmers.

One user wrote, “This video broke my heart. The food provider’s hard work just washes away in the rain.”

Another commented, “Farmers and soldiers work the hardest. Farmers deserve proper compensation for all they endure.”

A third user said, “For a farmer, the crop is like their child. The government should make sure they don’t have to struggle to save their harvest.”

This incident has sparked calls for better infrastructure at agricultural markets. People want covered areas to protect crops from sudden rain. They also want improved crop insurance and emergency help for farmers during disasters.

Farmers already face many risks. Providing better protection at markets can reduce their losses and ease their burden. This video is a reminder of the urgent need to support India’s farming community better.

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