As the deficit monsoon has rendered large parts of Karnataka dry, the State government on Thursday announced that water from major reservoirs will not be released to irrigate crops, and has asked farmers to plan their agricultural activities accordingly. Ministers have been asked to tour districts to monitor the preparedness for drinking water.

With the southwest monsoon remaining weak and the district recording a 35 per cent rainfall deficit, Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar on Wednesday directed Agriculture Department…

State halts Tungabhadra water release for kharif irrigation, prioritizing drinking needs due to insufficient rainfall and storage.

As the deficit monsoon has rendered large parts of Karnataka dry, the State government on Thursday announced that water from major reservoirs will not be released to irrigate…

Karnataka's reservoir storage is critically low at 21%, raising concerns as hopes rest on upcoming monsoon rains.