Karnataka Faces Drinking Water, Power Crisis Risk As Drought Hits 100 Taluks: CM Shivakumar
Ramanagara (Karnataka), Sep 14: 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 said drought had already been…
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned of a severe drought and impending shortages of drinking water and electricity across 100 taluks in the state. Groundwater levels have dropped significantly, and crops have been destroyed or left uncultivated. The government is considering purchasing electricity at high rates and sourcing additional power from neighboring states through the national grid system.
The Chief Minister also mentioned that the government had allocated two days during a special legislative session to address farmers' concerns stemming from the drought.
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