Maharashtra Declares Drought In 74% Of State, 265 Of 358 Talukas Affected
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NDTV reports that Maharashtra has declared drought across 74% of the state, with 265 of 358 talukas said to be affected. [1]
The report frames the declaration as covering a large majority of the state and its talukas, but it does not provide further details in the headline alone. [1]
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1/100
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routine human impact
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Declares Drought