Karnataka Faces Severe Drought, Looming Water, Power Shortages: Shivakumar
- Karnataka is facing severe drought conditions due to deficient rainfall, with over 200 taluks affected and more expected to be declared drought-hit.
- The drought has led to crop losses and declining groundwater levels, raising concerns about upcoming water and power shortages in the state.
- Karnataka's peak power demand recently exceeded 19,000 MW, resulting in the procurement of electricity at higher costs, especially due to increased night consumption.
- A special Assembly session will be held from September 21 to 23 to discuss drought issues and the implementation of the Kasturirangan report.
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Over 200 Karnataka taluks facing drought, assessment on: CM
Ramanagara: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday, September 14, said more than 200 taluks in Karnataka were facing drought-like conditions and assured that drought-hit taluks would be officially notified in accordance with the Centre’s guidelines. Speaking to reporters in Ramanagara, Shivakumar said the government had already declared 102 taluks as drought-affected, while assessments were continuing … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City…
Karnataka faces severe drought, looming water, power shortages: Shivakumar
Ramanagara (Karnataka), Sep 14 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday flagged a severe drought and a looming shortage of drinking water and electricity in the state, saying the government was exploring options to boost thermal generation and source additional supplies through the national grid. Speaking to reporters in his hometown Kanakapura, Shivakumar […]
Karnataka Faces Drought Pressure as Water and Power Shortages Loom - News Next Live
Karnataka is heading toward a difficult period as drought conditions worsen across several areas, with falling groundwater levels, crop losses and rising electricity demand adding pressure on the state government. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has expressed concern over the possibility of shortages of drinking water and electricity in the coming days. He said the government …
Referring to the losses caused by the drought, Shivakumar said that two days have been set aside in the special session of the Assembly proposed from September 21 to 23 to discuss the drought-related problems of farmers.
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