August 16, 2010 06:21 pm | Updated 07:59 pm IST - Ranchi
A file picture of Jharkhand Governor M O H Farooq. Photo: Manab Chowdhury
All the 24 districts of Jharkhand were declared drought—hit following poor monsoon, officials said on Monday.
The decision was taken by Governor M O H Farook’s advisory council.
A fortnight ago, the government had declared only 12 districts as drought-hit before adding four more to the list a couple of days ago.
All the district administrations have been asked to speed up relief measures, the officials said.
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