The Marathwada region in central Maharashtra has received more than average expected rainfall so far this year, but 427 villages and 106 hamlets in the region are still dependent on water tankers, according to an official report.

At 412.9 mm, the region's eight districts have received 28.95 per cent more than the average expected rainfall till July end, which is 320.2 mm, says the report by the revenue department.