The Rajasthan government has declared 80 tehsils across 14 districts as drought-affected in view of deficient rainfall and damage to kharif crops. According to the notification, 69 tehsils have been classified as severely affected, while 11 have been categorised as moderately affected. The declaration will remain in force for the next six months.

 

According to the Disaster Management and Relief Department, the affected areas include 12 tehsils in Jodhpur district and 10 each in Jalore and Barmer districts. Tehsils in Balotra, Pali, Dungarpur, Jaisalmer, Phalodi, Banswara, Beawar, Churu, Bikaner, Nagaur and Sirohi districts have also been included.

 

The government’s decision is expected to provide relief to farmers and livestock owners in the affected areas.