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Karnataka Seeks ₹1,852.65 Crore in Interim Drought Aid

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release 50 per cent of the state’s ₹3,705.30-crore drought relief request as immediate assistance. The amount sought as interim aid is ₹1,852.65 crore. Shivakumar said the drought has worsened since the state first submitted its request for central support earlier this month. In his letter to the Prime Minister, Shivakumar referred to a September 10 communication seeking ₹3,705.30 crore for urgent relief measures in 101 drought-declared taluks. Since then, the Karnataka government has declared another 76 taluks drought-affected, taking the total to 177. The additional declarations followed an assessment under the parameters of the Manual for Drought Management, 2020. Drought-affected taluks rise to 177 Shivakumar said the number of drought-hit taluks could exceed 200 by the end of the 2026 southwest monsoon season. Losses in the newly declared areas are still being assessed. Once that work is complete, the state plans to submit an additional memorandum seeking assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund. The request for half of the existing memorandum amount is therefore an interim measure based on the earlier assessment of 101 taluks. It does not include a final estimate of damage across all 177 drought-declared taluks. The Centre has been asked to provide funds while the state completes its wider assessment and prepares the next submission. Why the monsoon shortfall matters The Chief Minister said rainfall from June to August is especially important for Karnataka. It supports Kharif crops and helps refill reservoirs, recharge groundwater and maintain supplies of fodder. Reservoir levels also affect hydropower generation, meaning a prolonged rainfall shortfall can place pressure on services well beyond agriculture. For farmers in drought-declared taluks, the immediate concern is the damage already caused during the principal growing season. The state’s appeal seeks to speed up relief while officials document losses in the areas added to the drought list. Any further request to the Centre will depend on that assessment; no amount for the additional memorandum has yet been announced.

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24 Sep 2026 12:22 PM

Karnataka Seeks ₹1,852.65 Crore in Interim Drought Aid

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release 50 per cent of the state’s ₹3,705.30-crore drought relief request as immediate assistance. The amount sought as interim aid is ₹1,852.65 crore. Shivakumar said the drought has worsened since the state first submitted its request for central support earlier this month. In his letter to the Prime Minister, Shivakumar referred to a September 10 communication seeking ₹3,705.30 crore for urgent relief measures in 101 drought-declared taluks. Since then, the Karnataka government has declared another 76 taluks drought-affected, taking the total to 177. The additional declarations followed an assessment under the parameters of the Manual for Drought Management, 2020. Drought-affected taluks rise to 177 Shivakumar said the number of drought-hit taluks could exceed 200 by the end of the 2026 southwest monsoon season. Losses in the newly declared areas are still being assessed. Once that work is complete, the state plans to submit an additional memorandum seeking assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund. The request for half of the existing memorandum amount is therefore an interim measure based on the earlier assessment of 101 taluks. It does not include a final estimate of damage across all 177 drought-declared taluks. The Centre has been asked to provide funds while the state completes its wider assessment and prepares the next submission. Why the monsoon shortfall matters The Chief Minister said rainfall from June to August is especially important for Karnataka. It supports Kharif crops and helps refill reservoirs, recharge groundwater and maintain supplies of fodder. Reservoir levels also affect hydropower generation, meaning a prolonged rainfall shortfall can place pressure on services well beyond agriculture. For farmers in drought-declared taluks, the immediate concern is the damage already caused during the principal growing season. The state’s appeal seeks to speed up relief while officials document losses in the areas added to the drought list. Any further request to the Centre will depend on that assessment; no amount for the additional memorandum has yet been announced.

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Karnataka MPs Delhi Meeting Focuses on Funds and Drought Relief

Cross-Party Push for Karnataka’s Pending Projects Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar called the Karnataka MPs' Delhi meeting a major success, saying leaders across parties agreed to jointly pursue pending projects, Central funds, and drought relief while placing the state’s development above political differences. Karnataka MPs Delhi Meeting Highlights Political Unity Bengaluru, Tuesday, July 28, 2

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28 Jul 2026 15:43 PM

Karnataka MPs Delhi Meeting Focuses on Funds and Drought Relief

Cross-Party Push for Karnataka’s Pending Projects Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar called the Karnataka MPs' Delhi meeting a major success, saying leaders across parties agreed to jointly pursue pending projects, Central funds, and drought relief while placing the state’s development above political differences. Karnataka MPs Delhi Meeting Highlights Political Unity Bengaluru, Tuesday, July 28, 2

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Karnataka Drought 2026: Shivakumar Seeks Central Team

DK Shivakumar Urges PM Modi to Send Central Team as Karnataka Drought Risk Deepens Bengaluru, July 15, 2026: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the immediate deployment of a central team to examine the emerging drought conditions in the state. The request follows a reported 30% rainfall deficit

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Karnataka Drought 2026: Shivakumar Seeks Central Team

DK Shivakumar Urges PM Modi to Send Central Team as Karnataka Drought Risk Deepens Bengaluru, July 15, 2026: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the immediate deployment of a central team to examine the emerging drought conditions in the state. The request follows a reported 30% rainfall deficit

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Karnataka Seeks ₹1,852.65 Crore in Interim Drought Aid

Karnataka Seeks ₹1,852.65 Crore in Interim Drought Aid

Karnataka MPs Delhi Meeting Focuses on Funds and Drought Relief

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