Karnataka's Chief Minister has directed officials to prepare for drought conditions. He stressed protecting farmers and ensuring drinking water supply remains paramount. Officials must verify ground conditions and avoid bogus claims in relief efforts. The state faces a significant rainfall deficit, impacting sowing and water availability. Timely implementation of mitigation measures is crucial for rural communities.

Karnataka urges the Centre to declare drought a national calamity, citing severe crop loss and urgent assistance needs.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has called an emergency Cabinet meeting on Sunday to discuss the drought situation in Karnataka and the measures to be taken to manage it. This will…

Karnataka's Chief Minister has directed officials to prepare for drought conditions. He stressed protecting farmers and ensuring drinking water supply remains paramount. …