Rajasthan Drought Affected Tehsil List 2026: 53 Tehsils Declared Drought-Hit, 9 Each in Barmer and Jalore
The Rajasthan Government's Department of Disaster Management, Relief and Civil Defence has declared 53 tehsils across 13 districts drought-affected for Kharif crop year 2026 (Samvat 2083). Of these, 44 tehsils are in the severely drought-affected category and 9 are moderately drought-affected.
As per the notification, the related provisions will remain in force for six months under the prescribed conditions. Barmer and Jalore have the most tehsils on the severe list, with 9 each.
At a Glance: Key Points
- 53 tehsils in 13 districts declared drought-affected for Kharif 2026 (Samvat 2083).
- 44 tehsils are severely and 9 are moderately drought-affected.
- Barmer and Jalore top the severe list with 9 tehsils each.
- Provisions of the notification apply for six months under prescribed conditions.
List of Severely Drought-Affected Tehsils
| District | Severely drought-affected tehsils | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Banswara | Garhi, Ardhuna | 2 |
| Barmer | Gadra Road, Chohtan, Barmer, Baytu, Sedwa, Ramsar, Shiv, Dhanau, Barmer Rural | 9 |
| Balotra | Gudamalani, Kalyanpur, Pachpadra | 3 |
| Churu | Rajgarh | 1 |
| Dungarpur | Aspur, Galiyakot, Jhothri Paal, Sagwara | 4 |
| Jaisalmer | Fatehgarh, Bhaniyana, Sam, Ramgarh | 4 |
| Jalore | Ahore, Chitalwana, Jaswantpura, Bagoda, Bhinmal, Raniwara, Sanchore, Sayla, Mandar | 9 |
| Jodhpur | Osian, Tivri, Balesar, Bawadi, Shergarh, Shekhala | 6 |
| Phalodi | Phalodi, Bap, Bapini, Aau | 4 |
| Pali | Sumerpur | 1 |
| Sirohi | Shivganj | 1 |
District-wise Severe Tehsils
| District | Number of tehsils |
|---|---|
| Banswara | 2 |
| Barmer | 9 |
| Balotra | 3 |
| Churu | 1 |
| Dungarpur | 4 |
| Jaisalmer | 4 |
| Jalore | 9 |
| Jodhpur | 6 |
| Phalodi | 4 |
| Pali | 1 |
| Sirohi | 1 |
| Total (severe) | 44 |
Important Information for Farmers
- Check whether your tehsil appears in the list above and match it with the official notification.
- Ask your tehsil office or District Collector's office about the provisions and conditions that apply.
- The notification runs for six months, so contact the concerned department in good time.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many tehsils in Rajasthan are declared drought-affected?
53 tehsils across 13 districts: 44 severe and 9 moderate.
Which districts have the most severely affected tehsils?
Barmer and Jalore, with 9 tehsils each.
Which crop year does the notification cover?
Kharif crop year 2026 (Samvat 2083).
For how long will the provisions apply?
Six months, under the prescribed conditions.
Which department issued the notification?
The Rajasthan Government's Department of Disaster Management, Relief and Civil Defence.
Note: This is based on news reports and public government information. Lists, dates and rules can change, so please confirm with the official website or the concerned office before acting. Emitrawala.com is not a government website.
