Mysuru faces 55% rainfall deficit, drought crop loss estimated at ₹122 crore

Mysuru district is grappling with a 55% rainfall deficit, leading to an estimated ₹122 crore in crop losses, according to Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara. During a drought review meeting, he expressed concern over the district's declining employment generation and poor crop insurance enrollment. Mysuru should have received 310 mm of rainfall between June and August, but only received 140 mm, resulting in a 55% deficit.

Eight taluks have been declared severely drought-affected. The agriculture sector has seen a 55% decline in employment generation compared to last year, generating only 1.91 lakh person-days of employment since July 2026. Additionally, crop insurance enrollment is abysmal, with only 20,836 farmers in Mysuru covering 8,046 hectares.

Parameshwara warned officials of negligence if they do not encourage farmers to enroll in crop insurance. Fodder availability is lower in Mysuru and Hunsur taluks, with insufficient forage for 33 weeks. Drinking water issues have been reported in 14 gram panchayats, with water being supplied through tankers and borewells. Around 56% of the cultivable area has been sown this year, but nearly 50% of the sown area has been affected by deficient rainfall.