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- The Karnataka government will expand its list of drought-affected taluks from 124 to 177.
- A rainfall deficit of 36% has been recorded across the state compared to the normal average.
- Germinated crops have failed in several regions after initial rains ceased.
- Officials are planning to submit a memorandum and lead an all-party delegation to the central government to address the crisis.
What to watch next
- The submission of the memorandum to the Central government
- Formation of an all-party delegation to discuss drought assistance
- Potential declaration of additional drought-affected taluks
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G. Parameshwara
Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister
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“It is a continuous process. More taluks will be declared drought-affected as and when they conform to conditions in the Drought Manual of 2020”
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…the State, he told the Legislative Council that 20 to 30 more taluks are likely to be declared drought-affected. While in the first phase, 101 taluks were declared drought-affected, 23 were added in the second phase. “ It is a continuous process. More taluks will be declared drought-affected as and when they conform to conditions in the Drought Manual of 2020 ,” he added. Karnataka normally receives around 852 mm of rainfall, but only 642 mm has been recorded. Rainfall deficit has been reported in several regions from June to September 26, he informed the House. The State…
“The drought conditions are similar to the one that prevailed in 1876, and the worst in the last 150 years”
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…in many areas, leaving farmers in distress, Dr. Parameshwara said. Similar to 1876 The Deputy Chief Minister said that 82% of crops in rain=fed areas have been lost and the State had seen a rainfall deficit of 36%. The drought conditions are similar to the one that prevailed in 1876, and the worst in the last 150 years , he added. “Legislators and farmers are writing and also protesting about their taluks not being declared as drought=affected. But there is a procedure that we have to follow. An all-party delegation to the Centre is…
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