Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Karnataka May Add More Taluks to Drought-Hit List
Karnataka is facing drought in many areas.
The state has already declared 217 taluks drought-hit.
Officials are checking 23 more taluks to see how badly they are affected.
G Parameshwara said that 8 to 10, or possibly more, might qualify.
The government will calculate the damage and the help it needs.
It will send this information to the central government.
D K Shivakumar has proposed that leaders from different parties travel to Delhi to ask for help.
The government says it will invite opposition leaders to join them.
Karnataka has declared 217 taluks drought-hit so far.
Ground-truthing is underway in 23 additional taluks to assess whether they qualify.
Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said another 8–10 taluks, or possibly more, may be added.
The state will assess losses and prepare a final memorandum seeking central assistance.
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has proposed an all-party delegation to meet central ministers and seek relief.
- Who
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara and the state government.
- What
- The government is assessing additional taluks for drought status and preparing a memorandum seeking central assistance.
- When
- Parameshwara made the remarks on Friday; ground-truthing reports were expected that day or the following day.
- Where
- Karnataka; the proposed delegation would travel to Delhi.
- Why
- To assess drought losses and seek relief from the central government.
State government
Opposition leaders
Proposed Delhi delegation
State government
The state government proposes an all-party delegation to seek central drought relief and says it will invite opposition leaders.
Opposition leaders
The article reports that opposition leaders might not join, but does not provide their reasons or a direct response.
- Taluks already declared drought-hit
- 217
- Taluks undergoing ground-truthing
- 23
- Possible additional drought-hit taluks
- 8–10 or possibly more
- Next step
- Assess losses and prepare a final memorandum requesting central assistance
- Proposed delegation
- An all-party delegation to meet the prime minister, agriculture minister and home minister
- Opposition participation
- The government said it would appeal to opposition leaders to participate; it would proceed if they declined.