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Madhya Pradesh Faces Severe Drought with 52% Rainfall Deficit
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 23 Jun 2026, 10:01 AM
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Madhya Pradesh is grappling with a significant rainfall deficit of 52% due to delayed monsoons, impacting 48 districts across the state.
Madhya Pradesh is experiencing a severe rainfall deficit, standing at 52% below normal levels, attributed to the delayed arrival of the monsoon season. This significant shortfall has led to dry conditions in 48 districts throughout the state.
Major urban centers and agricultural regions are among those affected. Districts including Indore, Ujjain, and Gwalior are facing the brunt of this dry spell, raising concerns about water availability for both domestic use and agriculture.
The lack of adequate rainfall is expected to have a considerable impact on the state's agricultural output, which heavily relies on monsoon showers. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the deficit continues to grow.
Major urban centers and agricultural regions are among those affected. Districts including Indore, Ujjain, and Gwalior are facing the brunt of this dry spell, raising concerns about water availability for both domestic use and agriculture.
The lack of adequate rainfall is expected to have a considerable impact on the state's agricultural output, which heavily relies on monsoon showers. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the deficit continues to grow.