Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Seeks Urgent Centre Aid For Drought
Karnataka is facing a serious drought, which means there has not been enough water for crops and rural communities.
The state says 177 areas called taluks are affected.
Officials are checking 40 more taluks, so the number could rise above 220.
The government estimates that crops worth Rs 46,324.5 crore have been damaged.
Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara wrote to two Union ministers asking for help.
The state had earlier requested Rs 3,705.30 crore for 101 affected taluks.
A newer assessment found damage to agricultural crops across 26.08 lakh hectares.
It also found damage to horticultural crops across 1.49 lakh hectares.
Karnataka has declared 177 taluks drought-affected, with another 40 under assessment.
The state estimates crop losses at Rs 46,324.5 crore.
Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara asked Amit Shah and Shivraj Singh Chouhan for urgent central assistance.
The state previously sought Rs 3,705.30 crore for 101 drought-affected taluks.
New assessments found damage across 26.08 lakh hectares of agricultural crops and 1.49 lakh hectares of horticultural crops.
- Who
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- What
- Parameshwara sought urgent central assistance to respond to Karnataka's severe drought and crop losses.
- When
- Parameshwara sent the letters on Thursday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Karnataka, with the request sent to the Union government.
- Why
- The state says drought has damaged crops, affected farmers and rural livelihoods, and requires coordinated relief.
- Affected taluks
- 177 declared drought-affected
- Taluks under assessment
- 40 additional taluks
- Estimated crop losses
- Rs 46,324.5 crore
- Earlier assistance request
- Rs 3,705.30 crore for 101 taluks
- Agricultural crop damage
- 26.08 lakh hectares in the newly declared taluks
- Horticultural crop damage
- 1.49 lakh hectares in the newly declared taluks
- Expected affected taluks
- The total may exceed 220 as assessment continues