Shivamogga district has received a 55% deficit in rainfall since June 1, with sowing operations covered in only 13% of the district so far, Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalikatti said.

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…

Shivamogga district has received a 55% deficit in rainfall since June 1, with sowing operations covered in only 13% of the district so far, Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga…