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Karnataka Warns of Drought, Water and Power Shortages
Karnataka is receiving less rain than expected.
This has created drought conditions in several parts of the state.
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said people should prepare for possible shortages of water and electricity.
The government is making plans to provide drinking water.
It is also studying the drought and preparing a report for the central government.
A special meeting of the state legislature will discuss the problem and farmers’ concerns.
The government says people and political parties should not panic or use the situation for political purposes.
So far, 101 taluks have been officially declared drought-hit.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said declining rainfall has created a drought situation in the state.
He warned of possible shortages of drinking water and electricity and urged people to be mentally prepared.
The government is arranging drinking-water supplies and preparing a report for the Centre’s drought assessment.
The state legislature will hold a special session to discuss the situation and farmers’ issues.
A total of 101 taluks have been declared drought-hit in the first phase, with more possibly to follow.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, the state government, legislators, farmers and residents.
- What
- Karnataka is facing drought conditions along with possible drinking-water and electricity shortages.
- Where
- Karnataka, including 101 taluks declared drought-hit in the first phase; the cabinet meeting will be held in Mangaluru.
- When
- The warning was issued on Tuesday; a cabinet meeting is scheduled for this week.
- Why
- Rainfall has declined, and recent predicted rain was limited and below expectations.
Key facts
- Drought-hit taluks
- 101 taluks have been declared drought-hit in the first phase.
- Rainfall
- Rainfall is declining, and recent rain was limited in some areas.
- Potential shortages
- The state is facing electricity-related problems and a looming shortage of drinking water.
- Government response
- Arrangements are being made to ensure drinking-water supplies.
- Legislative action
- A special session of the state legislature has been convened to discuss water supplies and farmers’ issues.
- Drought assessment
- The state government is preparing a report for the Centre’s assessment.
- Further declarations
- More taluks may be declared drought-hit.
Quotes
D K Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister
“People should be mentally prepared. Arrangements are being made for drinking water supply. A special session of the state legislature has been convened for this purpose and to discuss farmers’ issues. A cabinet meeting is being held in Mangaluru this week. More announcements will be made after discussions with farmers.”
CNBC TV 18
“Rainfall is declining too much. But I am requesting there is no need for MLAs to be anxious. There is no point in holding protests for political purposes. The government is more concerned than you. Some people and opposition parties are trying to use this situation politically.”
CNBC TV 18
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