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India saw its driest August in 122 years and the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have been the worst impacted with a rain deficit of 18% and 14% respectively, leading farmers across the two states to raze their crops. NDTV examines how bad the situation on the ground is - and whether the forecast for September rain might bring any relief.
Drought In Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra: Farmers Destroy Own Crops