The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Decision on declaring drought by August end, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
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The Hindu Bureau
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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the state will decide on declaring drought-hit regions by the end of August. The decision depends on rainfall data and ground reports, as the state currently faces a 35% rainfall deficit.
Stating that the State will decide on declaring a drought in rain-deficient regions across Karnataka by August end, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday (August 2, 2026) said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to meet after the Parliament session. So far, Karnataka has received 35% of the normal rainfall, he added.
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