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Rajasthan Suffers 21% Rainfall Deficit; CM Gehlot Urges Contingency Measures
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 08:04 PM
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Rajasthan is experiencing a 21% shortfall in rainfall, prompting Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to call for a contingency plan to address the water crisis.
Rajasthan is currently grappling with a 21% shortfall in rainfall, according to the latest meteorological reports. The deficit has been noted across several districts, raising concerns about water availability for both households and farms.
The lack of adequate rainfall threatens the state’s agricultural output, which relies heavily on monsoon rains. Farmers are worried about crop yields and the potential for increased irrigation costs.
In response, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has urged state agencies to formulate a contingency plan. He emphasized the need for coordinated action to mitigate the impact of the drought on the population.
The government is expected to explore measures such as rainwater harvesting, expansion of irrigation infrastructure, and efficient water distribution to help communities cope with the water scarcity.
The lack of adequate rainfall threatens the state’s agricultural output, which relies heavily on monsoon rains. Farmers are worried about crop yields and the potential for increased irrigation costs.
In response, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has urged state agencies to formulate a contingency plan. He emphasized the need for coordinated action to mitigate the impact of the drought on the population.
The government is expected to explore measures such as rainwater harvesting, expansion of irrigation infrastructure, and efficient water distribution to help communities cope with the water scarcity.