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1. Adverse topography and unfavourable sub-soil geology.
2. Lack of vegetation in the catchment area
3. Rainfall characteristics.
4. Seepage from canal system and higher irrigated areas.
5. Man made causes: i) Irrigation in deep vertisol soil and ii) Over irrigation
6. Poor on farm water management practices.
7. Lack of proper prioritization in irrigation system development.
8. Lack of integrated management of the water resources of the command area.
9. Ineffective and incorrect methods of cultivation
10. Destruction of natural drainage system.
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