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Agriculture
Karnataka declares 226 taluks drought‑hit, losses could exceed Rs 60,000 crore
✍️ India Today
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 03:02 AM
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The Karnataka government has classified 226 taluks as drought‑affected, estimating agricultural losses that could top Rs 60,000 crore.
The state government of Karnataka announced that 226 taluks across the region have been officially declared drought‑hit, marking one of the most extensive drought assessments in recent years.
Officials estimate that the agricultural shortfall in the affected areas could push total losses beyond Rs 60,000 crore, a figure that underscores the severity of the water scarcity and its impact on crop yields.
The department responsible for agriculture indicated that relief measures, including financial assistance and water‑conservation schemes, are being prepared to mitigate the damage, although detailed plans have not yet been released.
The declaration comes amid a prolonged dry spell that has already strained water reservoirs and heightened concerns among farmers throughout the state.
Officials estimate that the agricultural shortfall in the affected areas could push total losses beyond Rs 60,000 crore, a figure that underscores the severity of the water scarcity and its impact on crop yields.
The department responsible for agriculture indicated that relief measures, including financial assistance and water‑conservation schemes, are being prepared to mitigate the damage, although detailed plans have not yet been released.
The declaration comes amid a prolonged dry spell that has already strained water reservoirs and heightened concerns among farmers throughout the state.