Karnataka Gearing up to Tackle Power, Water Crisis: Shivakumar
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"More than 200 taluks facing drought situation, declaration as per Centre's norms": Karnataka CM Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said the state is facing a severe drought situation, with more than 200 taluks affected, and added that drought-hit taluks will be declared as per the norms of the Centre.
DK Shivakumar Says Drought Hit Taluks Will Be Declared as Per Central Rules - News Next Live
Karnataka is facing a difficult drought situation, with crop damage and declining groundwater levels reported from several parts of the state. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has said the government will not rush the process of declaring additional taluks as drought affected. According to Shivakumar, more than 200 taluks are facing drought like conditions, while …
The state is facing a severe drought and the remaining drought-affected taluks will soon be officially declared as per the central government's guidelines, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said. Crops have been destroyed in many places and groundwater has receded. Crops have not been planted in many places. He expressed concern that there is a possibility of increased shortage of drinking water and electricity in the coming days.
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