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Karnataka News

The Times of India

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Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar writes to PM Narendra Modi as drought looms

Karnataka's Chief Minister has requested Prime Minister Modi to send a central team. This team will assess the state's severe monsoon deficit and emerging drought conditions. Rainfall is significantly below normal, impacting agriculture and water resources across many districts. Reservoir levels are also critically low, affecting irrigation and hydropower generation. Timely central intervention is crucial to mitigate the widespread consequences.

15 Jul 2026 7:07 am