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- The Karnataka government has ordered a ground truthing survey to assess crop damage in five taluks of Yadgir district.
- The survey covers Yadgir, Gurumathakal, Wadagera, Surpur and Hunasagi taluks.
- The assessment is part of the third round of drought-related ground truthing, based on scientific criteria such as rainfall from June 1 to September 16, soil moisture and crop condition.
- Officials will visit about 10 per cent of the villages in the selected taluks, and staff have already been assigned for the work.
- The findings could determine drought-related support for farmers in the affected taluks.
What to watch next
- When the ground truthing report is submitted to the government
- Which villages are covered in the 10 per cent sampling
- Whether further drought relief measures follow the report
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