NEW DELHI - India is facing its worst drought in nearly 40 years because of a once-in-a-generation shortfall in summer rains, a meteorologist said Wednesday, a shortage that threatens to stall the country's recovery from the global economic downturn.
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India faces worst drought in nearly 40 years
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Rajasthan has least availability of water and least reliable supply:
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Drought spreads to parts of Yorkshire
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Water shortage hits parts of the Coast
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Drought causes severe water shortage in Jiangxi
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Indian economy showing resilience:
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Rains seem to be breaking drought
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India shows resilience amid economic downturn:
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Haryana recorded rainfall ranging from 2.0 mm to 40.0 mm
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North India swelters under extreme heat
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Most of Nebraska suffering extreme drought
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India wheat futures tad down on crop prospects
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Residents facing acute water shortage
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People facing huge crisis of water
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South west monsoon revives;
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Anglian water applies for drought permit after dry spring
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India voices concern