Severe water scarcity in Karnataka is causing distress among farmers and highlighting government inaction.
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Updated Sep 5
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Severe water scarcity in Karnataka is causing distress among farmers and highlighting government inaction.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Siddaramaiah addresses the water crisis in Mysuru district, advising farmers to switch to millets and ragi due to rainfall deficit.Sub-event
Farmers are concerned about water scarcity, and the government is failing to address their issues.1 source
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Water crisis impacts agricultural and domestic users across Karnataka, affecting districts like Hassan and Mandya.Also in this story
- Seeds and fertilizer stocks were seized or diverted across Mandya, Hassan, and Kalaburagi districts in Karnataka, with fertilizer also diverted to Kerala.
- Farmers protest in Mandya amidst Cauvery Water Regulation Committee orders and Bengaluru water advisories.
- Beneficiary details are being collected for the Gruha Jyothi scheme in the affected areas of Hassan and Mandya.
- Water released from Harangi Dam flows into KRS Reservoir in Mandya.
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Karnataka
Indian state
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