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Hi, this is where I draft content first.
Work for article on, 2013 drought in Maharashtra
Geographical and physical impact
In January 2013, the government reported that 7,896 villages in Maharashtra were affected by drought.[1] In a region near the Bhima River in Maharashtra, the years leading up to the drought in 2013 recorded below average annual rainfall: in 2011, slightly below average, and in 2012, the lowest since 2003. In May 2013, the lowest groundwater levels were recorded since May 2005.[2] The low rainfall and ground water appears to have been worsened by improper water resource management.[3][4] (Following the drought, the government focused on improving maintenance of dams, rivers, etc.[5])
With approximately 80% of drinking water sources in Maharashtra dependent on ground water sources, the drought led to a situation of drinking water scarcity in Maharashtra.[6] The drought also negatively affected agriculture, decreasing production of staple foods, ranging from 5-21%, as compared to the previous year. This decreased production led to an increase in food prices across India and a decrease of India’s GDP by 0.5% (9 billion USD) in 2012.[6]
Of 223 farming households surveyed, over 60% reported crop losses and over 20% reported loss of livestock because of the drought.[7] Multiple farmers moved to urban areas in search in work.[3] Others effectively used reserves of food, water and money to survive.[5]