India, Oct. 27 -- Gujarat and Rajasthan have declared drought in 18 districts following deficient monsoon rainfall and crop losses.

Rajasthan declared drought in 14 districts after recording a 22% rainfall deficit during the 2026 monsoon.

Gujarat announced Rs.8,500 per hectare in crop-loss compensation, subsidised fodder and 150 days of employment support in four affected districts.

Nearly 47% of India's land area was under drought conditions as of October 21, according to IIT Gandhinagar's India Drought Monitor.

Gujarat and Rajasthan have declared drought in a total of 18 districts following deficient monsoon rainfall, with Gujarat announcing a relief package for farmers whose crops have failed.

The Rajasthan government declared dro...