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A threat of drought looms large over 17 districts in the Marathwada and Vidarbha regions of Maharashtra due to deficient rainfall and excess use of water for sugarcane cultivation, officials said. Also Read | 'High alert' after Pakistani troops slit BSF jawan's throat near Jammu“At least 17 districts are under a threat of drought-like situation,” an official from the water resources department said. But, the situation is grim and at least 17 districts are under the threat of drought-like situation,” he said. Out of nine major dams in the Marathwada region, two have dried up and there is an average 28.81 per cent water stock in the other dams. Most parts of Marathwada received average rainfall this monsoon and the water stock in the region stands at just 28.81 per cent, according to figures of the water resources department..