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NASHIK: Inadequate rain is adversely affecting kharif crops like like maize, bajra and onions in Nashik district and the situation will be worse if the dry spell continues, say farmers.The rain has been eluding most parts of the district for the past one month, threatening the survival of standing crops. “But the crop is suffering due to inadequate rain. This has already badly affected onion crops. “There has been inadequate rain this year and it has disappeared for the past one month. The situation will be worse if the rain continues to elude the district,” he added.