Towards the end of Treta and the commencement of Dvapara, a dreadful drought took place, extending for twelve years, in consequence of what the gods had ordained.
त्रेताद्वापरयोः संधौ तदा दैवविधिक्रमात्। अनावृष्टिरभूद् घोरा लोके द्वादशवार्षिकी।॥