Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Karnataka Faces Severe Drought Amid Poor Monsoon
Karnataka is facing one of its worst droughts in recent history due to poor monsoon rains.
The reservoirs in the Cauvery and Krishna basins have very low water storage.
The KRS dam, for example, has only 17.13 tmc ft of water compared to its full capacity of 49.45 tmc ft.
Farmers in northern Karnataka are suffering as their borewells are drying up, and they are migrating to other areas in search of jobs.
The Chief Minister is holding meetings to address the situation and appeal for support in Parliament.
Karnataka is experiencing one of its worst droughts due to poor monsoon rains.
Reservoirs in the Cauvery and Krishna basins have very low water storage.
The KRS dam has only 17.13 tmc ft of water compared to its full capacity of 49.45 tmc ft.
Farmers in northern Karnataka are migrating due to dried-up borewells and lack of agricultural activities.
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is convening meetings to address the drought situation.
- Who
- Farmers and the Government of Karnataka
- What
- Severe drought due to poor monsoon
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- Poor monsoon leading to low water storage in reservoirs and agricultural distress
Government Response
Farmers' Plight
Government Actions
Government Response
The government is convening meetings with MPs and parties to address the drought situation.
Farmers' Plight
Farmers are migrating due to lack of water and agricultural activities have come to a standstill.
- KRS Dam Storage
- 17.13 tmc ft (Full capacity: 49.45 tmc ft)
- Harangi Dam Storage
- 7.5 tmc ft (Full capacity: 8 tmc ft)
- Tungabhadra Dam Storage
- 29.47 tmc ft (Full capacity: 105.79 tmc ft)
- Rainfall Deficit in Kodagu
- -45%
- Rainfall Deficit in Mysore
- -58%