The state received 168.4 mm since October 1, a deficit of 62 percent compared to the season's average of 441 mm. The situation this year is even worse than 1974 (60 percent). Weather experts noted the the state had experienced a drought in 1974 and 1938. But a drought has not been officially declared this year so far.
As per the report the state has recorded the worst rainfall this year after 1876. 40 farmers have died in a district in Cauvery delta region so far. Daily 5-6 farmers are dying as reported in the media. Farmers Associations are up in arms seeking intervention both from Central and state governments.
Drinking water scarcity in an acute form is a certainty in the ensuing months unless rain gods change their routine formula and bring rains for the state.
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