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Karnataka government adds nine taluks to drought‑hit list, total rises to 226
The state announced nine additional taluks as drought‑affected, bringing the count to 226 amid severe water scarcity in coastal and hill areas.
The Karnataka government announced that nine more taluks have been classified as drought‑affected, raising the total number of drought‑hit taluks in the state to 226.
The declaration comes as the region grapples with acute water shortage, with both coastal districts and the hilly Malenadu region reporting heightened concerns.
Officials warned that the scarcity could exacerbate agricultural distress and urged measures to conserve water and support affected communities.
The latest addition underscores the intensifying crisis, following earlier drought declarations earlier this year.
The declaration comes as the region grapples with acute water shortage, with both coastal districts and the hilly Malenadu region reporting heightened concerns.
Officials warned that the scarcity could exacerbate agricultural distress and urged measures to conserve water and support affected communities.
The latest addition underscores the intensifying crisis, following earlier drought declarations earlier this year.