Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Karnataka Faces Severe Drought, Deputy CM Seeks National Disaster Declaration
Karnataka is facing a very serious drought.
The Deputy Chief Minister, G. Parameshwara, has asked the central government to declare it a national disaster.
He and the Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, are reviewing the situation in different parts of the state.
They have asked for more money and relaxation of rules to handle the drought better.
Neighboring states are also facing similar problems.
The government is also waiting for approval to expand the Cabinet.
Additionally, Parameshwara has asked for a second international airport in Tumakuru.
There is also a political row about exam irregularities, with Opposition leaders demanding the Prime Minister's resignation.
Karnataka is facing a severe drought, with the government seeking a national disaster declaration.
Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar are reviewing the situation in affected regions.
The state has requested additional financial assistance and relaxation of drought declaration norms from the Centre.
Neighboring states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Maharashtra are also experiencing drought-like conditions.
The Cabinet expansion is pending approval from the Congress high command, with discussions ongoing in Delhi.
- Who
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
- What
- Karnataka is facing a severe drought, and the government has sought a national disaster declaration.
- When
- The review meetings and discussions are ongoing, with a potential Cabinet expansion by Friday.
- Where
- Karnataka, India, with a focus on Chikkaballapura, Bengaluru Rural, and other regions.
- Why
- The drought situation is grave, and the government is seeking financial assistance and relaxation of norms.
Government's Drought Management
Opposition's Criticism
Drought Declaration
Government's Drought Management
The government has sought additional financial assistance and relaxation of norms for drought declaration from the Centre.
Opposition's Criticism
The Opposition demands Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation over the issue, alleging government inaction.
- State
- Karnataka
- Deputy Chief Minister
- G. Parameshwara
- Chief Minister
- D.K. Shivakumar
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Affected Regions
- Chikkaballapura, Bengaluru Rural, Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Mysuru, Chitradurga
- Neighboring States
- Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra
- Cabinet Expansion
- Pending approval from Congress high command
- Second Airport Demand
- Tumakuru