Maharashtra government has declared 151 talukas in the state as affected by 'severe' or 'moderate' drought and directed the collectors of the concerned districts to start relief measures on an urgent basis. <br />'' <br />''Official sources said, out of 151 affected talukas across the 26 districts, 112 talukas fall under the severe category, while 39 falls under the moderate category. Most of the talukas in Jalgaon, Aurangabad, Beed and Ahmednagar districts are facing a severe drought. The order will be in force for the next six months.<br />''<br />''<br />