No water from dams to irrigate crops unless rains improve, says CM D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that water from major reservoirs will be withheld from irrigation due to a severe monsoon deficit. Farmers are advised to plan crops based on rainfall, while the government prepares for potential power shortages.
Why it matters
The decision underscores the critical impact of climate-driven water scarcity on regional agriculture and energy security.
As the deficit monsoon has rendered large parts of Karnataka dry, the State government on Thursday announced that water from major reservoirs will not be released to irrigate crops, and has asked farmers to plan their agricultural activities accordingly. Ministers have been asked to tour districts to monitor the preparedness for drinking water.
The report provides a factual account of government directives regarding a natural resource crisis.
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