Karnataka Cabinet to meet on July 19 to discuss drought situation
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has called an emergency Cabinet meeting to address the state's drought situation and water management. The government is prioritizing drinking water supplies and seeking central assistance.
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Highlights the critical intersection of climate-induced resource scarcity and state-level political crisis management.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has called an emergency Cabinet meeting on Sunday to discuss the drought situation in Karnataka and the measures to be taken to manage it. This will be preceded in the morning by a video conference with deputy commissioners, zilla panchayat CEOs and officials on the emerging drought situation.
Addressing reporters here on Saturday after arriving from New Delhi, he said the government would, for the time being, reserve water stored in reservoirs exclusively for drinking purposes, while any release for irrigation would depend on storage levels. He also said Karnataka was facing pressure from neighbouring States, particularly Tamil Nadu, for the release of Cauvery water.
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