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Half of India affected by drought
Description: This monsoon season has brought 29% less rainfall than normal. Nearly half of India's districts have been hit by drought that could affect the production of rice, the country's farm minister has said. "Due to the expected reduced production of rice, there could be pressure on availability and market price," he added. [Source: BBC News]
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8211022.stm
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Source: BBC News
Publish Date: 8/20/2009
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