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Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre
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Karnataka drought crisis and political tensions
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Latest: H. D. Kumaraswamy criticizes Karnataka government over drought response
The drought crisis in Karnataka has intensified, with 177 taluks declared drought-hit and potential crop losses estimated to exceed 40 lakh hectares. As of late September 2026, the state has recorded a 36% rainfall defic