Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Karnataka Estimates Drought Losses Could Reach Rs 60,000 Crore
Karnataka has been affected by drought.
Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said the damage could cost between Rs 50,000 crore and Rs 60,000 crore.
Officials have assessed 177 of the 217 areas declared drought-hit.
They are still checking the other 40 areas.
Three teams from the Central government are coming to inspect conditions.
They will look at rainfall and crop damage.
Recent rain may help with drinking water, but officials say it may not help crops much.
Karnataka plans to send another request for relief after the checks are finished.
Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said drought-related losses could total Rs 50,000 crore to Rs 60,000 crore.
Of 217 drought-hit taluks, assessments have been completed for 177, with estimated losses of about Rs 46,000 crore.
Assessments are underway for the remaining 40 drought-hit taluks, declared drought-hit on October 1.
Three Central government teams are expected to inspect three regions of Karnataka and assess rainfall and crop losses.
After inspections and assessments are complete, Karnataka plans to submit a third memorandum seeking drought relief for all 217 taluks.
- Who
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara and three Central government assessment teams.
- What
- The state is assessing drought damage estimated at Rs 50,000 crore to Rs 60,000 crore and seeking relief.
- When
- Parameshwara made the remarks on Saturday; the remaining 40 taluks were declared drought-hit on October 1.
- Where
- Karnataka, across 217 drought-hit taluks and three regions.
- Why
- To assess drought-related rainfall and crop losses and determine relief under Central government guidelines.
- Estimated total losses
- Rs 50,000 crore to Rs 60,000 crore
- Drought-hit taluks
- 217
- Taluks assessed
- 177
- Losses in second memorandum
- Approximately Rs 46,000 crore across 177 taluks
- Taluks still being assessed
- 40
- Central assessment teams
- Three teams, comprising Joint Secretaries and officials from Central government ministries
- Planned submission
- A third and final memorandum covering all 217 drought-hit taluks