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540 dists across India already under water stress: IMD data

IndiaTimes Sunday, 3 March 2024
IMD data shows 540 districts in India experiencing water stress and dry conditions, with 98 facing extreme to severe to moderately dry conditions. The early onset of dry conditions is concerning, with higher evaporation rates expected due to above-normal temperatures. Pre-monsoon rainfall is crucial to alleviate the dryness and prevent further impact on agriculture, dam, and canal water levels.
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