Decision on declaring drought by August end, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the state will decide on declaring drought-hit regions by the end of August. The decision depends on rainfall data and ground reports, as the state currently faces a 35% rainfall deficit.
Why it matters
Drought declarations are essential for triggering government relief funds and resource allocation for affected agricultural regions.
Stating that the State will decide on declaring a drought in rain-deficient regions across Karnataka by August end, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday (August 2, 2026) said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to meet after the Parliament session. So far, Karnataka has received 35% of the normal rainfall, he added.
Speaking to presspersons in Bengaluru, he said that the Revenue Department will have to draw a list of taluks as drought-hit based on the NDRF norms. “Ministers will provide ground report and that will be compiled by the Revenue Department based on the norms. The final assessment would be discussed in the Cabinet and then submitted to the Government. Declaring drought-hit regions will be decided by August end.”
The Chief Minister said that though catchment areas of Cauvery and its tributaries were receiving rainfall, places such as Mandya, Mysuru and Bengaluru have not received rainfall.
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