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Karnataka Declares 23 Additional Taluks Drought‑Hit, Total Reaches 124
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 09:36 AM
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The Karnataka government has declared 23 more taluks as drought‑affected, raising the total number of drought‑hit taluks to 124.
The Karnataka state government announced that 23 additional taluks are now classified as drought‑hit, bringing the cumulative count to 124 taluks across the state.
The declaration is part of the state’s ongoing assessment of water‑stress conditions and is expected to unlock relief measures for affected farmers and residents.
Officials noted that the new tally reflects the latest data from meteorological and agricultural agencies, which have been monitoring rainfall deficits and crop health.
The move follows a series of earlier declarations that have already identified a large number of districts and taluks grappling with severe water shortages.
The government will likely activate drought‑relief schemes and provide financial assistance to those impacted by the worsening conditions.
The declaration is part of the state’s ongoing assessment of water‑stress conditions and is expected to unlock relief measures for affected farmers and residents.
Officials noted that the new tally reflects the latest data from meteorological and agricultural agencies, which have been monitoring rainfall deficits and crop health.
The move follows a series of earlier declarations that have already identified a large number of districts and taluks grappling with severe water shortages.
The government will likely activate drought‑relief schemes and provide financial assistance to those impacted by the worsening conditions.