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India: Drought: 2002/08/01
| Period | 2002/08/01 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | India |
| Event Type | Drought |
| Outline | While states in eastern and northeastern India are enduring floods, many others are hit by drought. The Government of India (GOI) has declared 13 out of Indian's 29 states drought-stricken. The drought situation is serious in the northern states, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
| OCHA Situation Report No.1 | ||
| 80% of the crops are expected to be lost | ||
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CNN new 2002/08/08
Indian minister: Drought worst in years
CNN news 2002/08/05
The monsoon season, which runs from June to September.
CNN news 2002/08/03
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BBC news 2002/08/03
India is continuing to reel from the severe effects of both flooding and drought.
OCHA Situation Report No. 1
The Government of India (GOI) has declared 13 out of Indian's 29 states drought-stricken