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Karnataka Facing Worst Drought in 75 Years with 90 Percent Crop Loss
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News18•07-10-2026, 17:15
Karnataka Facing Worst Drought in 75 Years with 90 Percent Crop Loss
- •Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara stated that the state is facing one of its worst drought situations in 75 years, with about 90 percent of crops damaged.
- •As many as 217 of the state's 240 taluks have been declared drought-hit, with ground-truthing underway in remaining regions.
- •The state government decided to release Rs 2,500 as the first instalment of compensation to farmers from its own resources while awaiting central assistance.
- •Karnataka submitted two memoranda to the Centre estimating losses of around Rs 46,000 crore and sought Rs 11,000 crore under NDRF guidelines.
- •Banks and financial institutions have been instructed to defer loan recoveries and restructure loans to provide relief to distressed farmers.
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As many as 217 of the state's 240 taluks have been declared drought-hit, while ground-truthing is currently underway in another 23 taluks.
Karnataka has estimated losses of around Rs 46,000 crore across 177 taluks and has sought between Rs 11,000 crore and Rs 11,500 crore under NDRF guidelines.
The state government has decided to release Rs 2,500 as the first instalment of compensation to farmers from its own resources while awaiting Central assistance.
