While the all-India average of rainfall deficiency is 21 percent, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan are the worst affected regions.
Different regions in Karnataka have seen rain deficiency between 21 percent and 44 percent with the maximum impact felt in south interior parts of the state.
The government had on Tuesday announced a relief package of over Rs 1,900 crore to states facing drought-like situation. It also offered 50 percent subsidy on diesel to the farmers in places where shortfall of rains have occurred.
Talking to media persons in New Delhi after meeting of Empowered Group of Ministers on Tuesday, Pawar said 25 percent of the subsidy on diesel will be borne by the Centre and 25 percent of it will be shared by the state governments.
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