Archive · 26 Jul 2026
CM Shivakumar Reviews Drought in Central Karnataka
The Chief Minister of Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, held a meeting in Chitradurga to review the drought situation in central Karnataka.
He assured that the government is taking steps to ensure that farmers and the public do not face water shortages.
The meeting covered districts like Tumakuru, Shivamogga, and Davanagere.
The CM mentioned that the drought situation is worsening, except for Almatti.
The government has already taken special decisions to address the water shortage issue.
The Chief Minister also discussed the possibility of a cabinet expansion and emphasized the importance of drought management and public welfare.
He directed officials to maintain transparency in drought-relief measures and advised farmers not to sow crops based on expectations of rainfall.
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar reviewed the drought situation in central Karnataka.
The meeting was shifted from Bengaluru to Chitradurga to assess the drought situation.
The review covers Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Shivamogga, and Davanagere districts.
The government assures that farmers and the public will not face water shortages.
The drought situation is worsening, except for Almatti.
- Who
- Chief Minister D K Shivakumar
- What
- Review of drought situation and preparedness in central Karnataka
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Chitradurga, Karnataka
- Why
- To assess and address the worsening drought situation
Government Assurance
Public Concern
Water Availability
Government Assurance
The government assures that farmers and the public will not face water shortages.
Public Concern
The public may still be concerned about the worsening drought situation.
- Location
- Chitradurga, Karnataka
- Date
- Saturday
- Affected Districts
- Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Shivamogga, Davanagere
- Key Official
- Chief Minister D K Shivakumar
- Meeting Location
- Chitradurga (shifted from Bengaluru)