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Politics
Karnataka Calls Special Legislature Session to Address Drought Crisis
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 02:04 AM
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The Karnataka government has announced a special session of the state legislature to discuss measures to tackle the ongoing drought. The move aims to formulate relief and water management strategies.
Karnataka has been experiencing deficient rainfall, leading to drought conditions in several districts. The state government has decided to convene a special session of the legislature to deliberate on the situation.
The special session will focus on reviewing existing relief measures, assessing water availability, and discussing additional support for farmers and affected communities. Lawmakers will examine the impact of the drought on agriculture and livelihoods.
Officials said the session will allow legislators to coordinate with concerned departments and formulate a comprehensive response. The discussions are expected to cover both short-term relief and long-term water management plans.
The decision comes amid reports of crop distress and drinking water shortages in various parts of the state. The government emphasized the need for timely intervention to mitigate the hardships faced by residents.
A date for the special legislature session will be announced in due course, after necessary preparations are completed.
The special session will focus on reviewing existing relief measures, assessing water availability, and discussing additional support for farmers and affected communities. Lawmakers will examine the impact of the drought on agriculture and livelihoods.
Officials said the session will allow legislators to coordinate with concerned departments and formulate a comprehensive response. The discussions are expected to cover both short-term relief and long-term water management plans.
The decision comes amid reports of crop distress and drinking water shortages in various parts of the state. The government emphasized the need for timely intervention to mitigate the hardships faced by residents.
A date for the special legislature session will be announced in due course, after necessary preparations are completed.