Acute dryness in 125 districts, up from 33 in 2023, says IMD
According to IMD data from March 14-April 10, 2024, around 125 districts across 23 states and UTs in India are facing drought-like conditions, marking a significant increase from previous years. Some of the worst-affected states include Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, and Tamil Nadu.
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