The state government admitted that drought-like situation was prevailing in 32 of 38 districts in Bihar. A crisis management team, headed by Chief Secretary Anup Mukharjee, was set up to suggest measures to tackle the situation.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has called an all-party meeting in Patna Sunday to plan succour to farmers and check crop damages. Earlier, he held a high-level meeting Wednesday to review the situation.

Bihar government is considering declaring at least 12 districts drought-hit. The government will declare the districts drought-hit on Aug 9 or 10 after ministers submit their assessment reports.

The ministers have been asked to assess the situation in their respective districts along with district officials and submit their reports at the earliest, an official said.