Karnataka mango produce falls by 5 lakh tonnes this year due to climate extremities
Karnataka is facing a significant decline in mango production, with a loss of 5 lakh tonnes attributed to climate change and extreme weather. Farmers are reporting lower yields and quality issues due to unseasonal cold waves and high temperatures.
Why it matters
This highlights the direct economic impact of climate change on agricultural output and regional food supply chains.
Karnataka, which has produced around 15 lakh tonnes of mangoes in recent years, is staring at a drop of 5 lakh tonnes this year, bringing the total down to 10 lakh tonnes, according to the Horticulture Department. This has resulted in major losses for farmers, with key mango-growing regions such as Kolar, Ramanagara, Chickballapur and surrounding areas being the worst affected.
The report relies on government data and agricultural association statements to explain the production drop.
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