80% of crops damaged in Gadag district, says Basavaraj Rayareddi

Nearly 80% of crops in Gadag district have been damaged due to a 32% rainfall deficit compared to normal levels, with an estimated loss of ₹218 crore, according to Basavaraj Rayareddi, the Higher Education and Gadag district in-charge Minister. Rayareddi addressed a press conference at the Gadag District Stadium, detailing that most taluks in the district experienced drought-like conditions, except for Nargund, which received heavy rainfall in June.

The Deputy Commissioner and agriculture officials submitted a comprehensive report on crop damage to the State government in Bengaluru, which was used to assess the preliminary estimate of crop losses. Rayareddi called for financial assistance from the Union government to address the drought situation and the increased demand for employment in rural areas.

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