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DC Edit | El Niño-driven Drought Poses A Major Challenge

Reported by Deccan Chronicle 13 Oct 2026, 8:23 pm IST 1 min read 2 outlets reporting

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The degree of difficulties may vary between states, but the fact that around 40 per cent of India’s landmass spread over 15 of the 36 states and Union Territories received less than normal rainfall will remain a matter of concern

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Section: India
Topics: Weather & monsoon
First reported by: Deccan Chronicle
Reporter: deccan chronicle
Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 8:23 pm IST
Coverage: 2 independent outlets

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