An inter-ministerial team has been formed to assess the severity of a drought. This team is expected to visit affected areas and submit its assessment for consideration of relief measures. The move is a step towards providing central assistance to drought-hit farmers.

The formation of the team follows efforts by state officials seeking central intervention. An interim report has already been submitted to the central government, seeking assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund.

Further details about the drought and the team's assessment are available from the source publication, which reported on the central government's response to the crisis.