Varanasi: Sattu lassi brings relief from severe heatwave

Uttar Pradesh is staring at a drought-like situation with a deficient pre-monsoon rainfall this year.

More than half of the state, including the semi-arid Bundelkhand region, faces a drought-like situation due to a monsoon deficit, which is hitting paddy plantation and posing a threat to the timely sowing of other kharif crops too.The state government, however, continues to deny the problem though officials say that they are keeping a close watch on the situation and are also working on an action plan if the situation worsens.