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Why are there more droughts in Central and Western India?
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In central and western India less rainfall takes place. Due to this, water scarcity takes place. Less rainfall, excessive evaporation, scarcity in groundwater and water bodies create conditions of drought. Western India consists of deserts and central India has plateaued and in both regions, the groundwater level is less. It creates drought conditions.
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Natural Disasters and Hazards in India - Floods
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