New Delhi Four states — Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan — have declared drought in over 390 talukas as so far and central teams will visit these states to assess the situation, Parliament was informed on Friday.

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, agriculture minister Sharad Pawar said four states have declared drought so far. “The central teams have been constituted to visit these states for assessing the situation.” Rainfall deficiency is 12% so far. The ministry is closely monitoring monsoon situation along with India Meteorological Department and state governments, he said.