The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Citing the relief of ₹13.5 crore for Mysuru district, AAP pointed out that the district comprises 1,384 drought-hit villages. This works out to just ₹97,684 per village. If we consider roughly about 300 farmers in each village, that translates to ₹375 per farmer. This money is not enough for cattle…

Criticising the BJP-led Union government for ignoring Karnataka, which is reeling under drought, Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation and Tourism H.K. Patil said that though more than 200 taluks have been declared as drought-affected, not even a single leader from the Centre had paid visited to the drought-affected areas…

Former Minister Govind Karjol has urged the State government to release ₹10 crore for drought relief work to every drought-hit taluk in the State.

Admitting that the farmers in the State were reeling under a severe financial crisis owing mainly to the drought that had hit most of the State, Agriculture Minister N. Chaluvaraya Swamy said that the decision on the disbursement of drought relief would be taken by the Cabinet in its meeting…

CM Siddaramaiah slams PM Modi's "lies" on Karnataka's development standstill; alleges BJP of "bankruptcy" & "kickback" allegations. CM says Centre not releasing drought relief & that many sitting & former legislators from BJP & JD(S) will join Congress. No "Operation Hastha".

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The French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte will this month begin distributing bottled water to its 310,000 residents as the region faces its worst drought this century.

CM Siddaramaiah instructs Ministers to submit report on drought situation by Nov 15. State govt released ₹900 to tackle drought, seeks ₹17,900 cr from Centre. Centre accused of step-motherly treatment towards Karnataka. BJP urged to pressure Centre to release funds. CM slams Eshwarappa for opposing caste census report.

”CM Siddaramaiah welcomes JD(S)'s "Raitha Santwana Yatre" to study drought conditions in Karnataka. He urges JD(S) to share report with Centre to benefit State. He suggests JD(S) use their cordial relationship with PM Modi to address injustice meted out to Karnataka.