17.8.15

Bihar Faces Drought-Like Situation

Alok Pandey / NDTV
Of Bihar's 38 districts, 30 have received deficit rainfall, by up to 32 per cent. This is a worrying situation for a state that is largely dependent on rain for its irrigation needs. Bihar has received 433 mm against the normal of 653 mm. A drought-like situation exists in 223 out of the state's 533 blocks, according to the government. more

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