Crop in over 100 blocks of Odisha affected due to deficit rainfall
The Hindu
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Prolonged dry spell in the ongoing monsoon season has affected paddy crop in 102 of 314 blocks in Odisha, said the State government on Monday. It, however, said it was not in a hurry to declare the affected region as drought-hit. “Certain region is declared drought-hit in accordance with the manual for drought management of the Centre. It is generally announced by October 30. The government is closely monitoring the situation,” Sudam Marndi, State Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, said replying to a motion on deficit rainfall affecting agriculture in the Assembly.More Related News
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