Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar assures review of all genuine drought-hit areas,

Sep 01, 2026

"We have already announced 101 taluks as drought-affected. The routing is also going on everywhere. Our Revenue Minister has already announced 102 taluks. Many...

Karnataka estimates Rs 46,324.50 crore loss across 177 drought-hit taluks; CM meets Central assessment team for relief

Oct 03, 2026

The State initially sought Rs 3,705.30 crore for 101 drought-affected taluks and subsequently submitted a supplementary memorandum seeking an additional Rs 3,437.34 crore after...

'Farmers' interests to be protected': K'taka CM Siddaramaiah's advice to central team amid drought-like situation in state

Oct 05, 2023

Explaining the drought situation in the state, the Chief Minister said that 195 taluks have been declared drought-prone as per the central guidelines. Another...

"More than 200 taluks facing drought situation, declaration as per Centre's norms": Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Sep 14, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said the state is facing a severe drought situation, with more than 200 taluks affected, and added...

Karnataka to declare 7 more taluks drought-hit; CM, Dy CM to lead delegation to Delhi for NDRF funds

Oct 14, 2026

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday announced that the state government will notify seven more taluks as drought-hit, taking the total tally...

Will apprise PM Modi of Assembly resolution rejecting Kasturirangan report: Karnataka CM

Sep 28, 2026

Shivakumar said over 200 taluks in the state are on the verge of being declared drought-hit.