Question

Causes of Maharashtra drought in 2016

Answer 1

While insufficient rainfall is a reason for drought, it's not the only reason. Poor selection of crops, inefficient methods of irrigation and imbalanced use of ground and stored water also lead to drought-now commonly known as 'man-made drought'.

Answer 2

Answer:

The causes of drought in Maharashtra in 2016 were because of water scarcity due to deficient rainfall from the southwest monsoon season. Explanation: Global warming and the hot and dry conditions during summer have led to strong heat waves that are drying up the water surfaces in the country.