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Karnataka Drought Worsens: 217 Talukas Affected, ₹46,000 Crore Crop Losses Estimated
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CNBC TV18•05-10-2026, 09:34
Karnataka Drought Worsens: 217 Talukas Affected, ₹46,000 Crore Crop Losses Estimated
- •Nearly 90% of Karnataka's talukas are now drought-affected, with 217 out of 240 talukas declared.
- •The state government estimates crop losses at approximately ₹46,000 crore due to the drought.
- •Karnataka has requested ₹7,142.64 crore in drought relief from the Centre under National Disaster Response Fund norms.
- •Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged the central government to support the state's farmers.
- •A Central Inter-Ministerial team is currently assessing the drought-affected areas and will submit a report to the Centre.
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Out of 240 talukas in Karnataka, 217 are now affected by drought after the state government added 40 more to the list. The state has estimated total crop losses at approximately ₹46,000 crore.
Karnataka has sought ₹7,142.64 crore in drought relief assistance from the Centre under National Disaster Response Fund norms. Previously, the state had sought ₹3,705.30 crore in assistance.
A Central Inter-Ministerial team started its three-day assessment of drought-affected areas on October 3 and was scheduled to complete its inspection by October 6 to evaluate the ground situation.
