Mysuru faces 55% rainfall deficit, drought crop loss estimated at ₹122 crore
Mysuru district in India is facing a severe 55% rainfall deficit, leading to significant drought-related crop losses estimated at ₹122 crore. Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara has criticized local officials for poor employment generation and low farmer enrollment in crop insurance schemes.
Why it matters
The report underscores the economic vulnerability of agricultural regions to climate-driven weather patterns and the challenges of government disaster relief management.
Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara on Tuesday (September 1) expressed concern over the severe rainfall deficit, decline in employment generation and poor crop insurance enrolment in Mysuru district, and directed officials to step up relief measures.
Presiding over a drought review meeting at the zilla panchayat here after touring affected areas in Hunsur and K.R. Nagar taluks, Dr. Parameshwara said Mysuru district should have received 310 mm of normal rainfall between June and the end of August, but had received only 140 mm, resulting in a 55% rainfall deficit. The deficit stood at 56% in June, 61% in July and 45% in August.
Eight taluks — H.D. Kote, Hunsur, K.R. Nagar, Mysuru, Nanjangud, Saligrama, Saragur and T. Narasipura — have been declared severely drought-affected, he said.
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