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Karnataka Drought Declared National Calamity by Deputy Chief Minister
✍️ Nagaland Post
🗓 17 Jul 2026, 01:04 PM
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The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka has declared the ongoing drought a calamity of national significance, urging the central government to step in with relief measures.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka announced that the state’s severe drought has reached a level that warrants classification as a calamity of national significance. The declaration was made during a press briefing in Bengaluru, where officials highlighted the widespread water shortages affecting agriculture and rural livelihoods.
The drought has already led to crop failures in major districts such as Davangere and Chitradurga, with farmers reporting losses of up to 70% in some areas. The state government is calling for immediate central assistance, including emergency water supplies and financial aid for affected farmers.
Earlier this year, Karnataka’s Chief Minister had requested additional resources from the central government, but the Deputy CM’s statement underscores the urgency of the situation and signals a push for a coordinated national response.
Experts note that prolonged dry spells are likely to exacerbate food security concerns, and the government plans to launch a comprehensive relief package once the central approval is secured.
The drought has already led to crop failures in major districts such as Davangere and Chitradurga, with farmers reporting losses of up to 70% in some areas. The state government is calling for immediate central assistance, including emergency water supplies and financial aid for affected farmers.
Earlier this year, Karnataka’s Chief Minister had requested additional resources from the central government, but the Deputy CM’s statement underscores the urgency of the situation and signals a push for a coordinated national response.
Experts note that prolonged dry spells are likely to exacerbate food security concerns, and the government plans to launch a comprehensive relief package once the central approval is secured.