Indore-Ujjain, along with 11 other districts of Madhya Pradesh, are facing a 'drought' situation, with rainfall levels as low as 52%. How does the government declare drought when there is so little rain?

Due to the weak monsoon, 11 districts of Madhya Pradesh are facing drought, including Indore and Ujjain. Alirajpur, Dhar, and Jhabua are among the top 5 districts that have received the least rainfall. Alirajpur is at the bottom, recording 52% less rainfall. As a result, the production of crops, along with drinking water, will be severely affected this time. Out of the 11 districts, 9 are falling under the 'drought-prone' category, including Indore.