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Karnataka seeks Rs 20,585 cr NDRF aid as drought loss crosses Rs 62,481 cr, DyCM Parameshwara writes to PM ModiKarnataka is experiencing severe Kharif drought, affecting nearly 58 lakh hectares of land. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has reache...
India’s soybean output seen falling 2.1% to 107.93 lakh tonnes in Kharif 2026: Farmers' bodyIndia's soybean production forecast indicates a slight decline to 107.93 lakh tonnes during the ongoing Kharif season. Drought-like conditi...
Insurers may face higher crop cover claims in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, KarnatakaIn Maharashtra, insurers' liability could be capped at Rs 1,540 crore before the state government takes over claims beyond that level. The ...
Maharashtra govt to submit detailed memorandum for Central drought reliefMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis outlined plans to address drought impacts in the state. Employment, food security, and water s...
Running water trains: Railways ready to transport water to drought-hit Maharashtra, but state must first find a water sourceCentral Railway is open to running special water trains to drought-hit districts of Maharashtra if the state government provides an adequat...
Foodgrain target for 2026-27 cut to 374 MT amid El Nino concernsThe Centre has also assured states of adequate availability of fertilisers, certified seeds and financial resources for the 2026-27 rabi se...
Maharashtra declares drought in 265 talukas or nearly three-fourths of state; announces relief measuresMaharashtra has declared drought in 265 out of 358 talukas due to significant rainfall deficits. The government announced various relief me...
Maharashtra Govt declares 265 of 358 talukas drought-affectedMaharashtra has declared 265 out of 358 talukas as drought-affected due to inadequate rainfall this season. The total rainfall deficit acro...
Smart rice policy would be niceIn the 2026-27 cycle, India's rice production is projected to fall by 6.5% compared to the previous year, largely due to monsoon rainfall b...
Cauvery water: SC asks Karnataka to respond to Tamil Nadu's plea alleging shortfallThe Supreme Court on Thursday sought Karnataka’s response to Tamil Nadu’s plea alleging a 20 TMC shortfall in Cauvery water releases. Tamil...
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El Nino effect: Monsoon deficit hits 15%; Key pulses and oilseeds at riskIndia's monsoon rainfall deficit stands at fifteen percent, impacting nearly half of its districts. This shortage threatens summer-sown cro...
Karnataka govt seeks Rs 17,901 cr drought relief funds from CentreThe Karnataka government has requested Rs 17,901.73 crore in funds from the central government to compensate farmers affected by drought in...
Drought roils crops in 42 lakh hectares in Karnataka worth Rs 30,433 croreThe deficit rainfall in Karnataka has caused crop losses in 42 lakh hectares, worth about Rs 30,433 crore, during the six-month kharif seas...
Karnataka CM meets PM Modi; seeks early release of Rs 2,064 crore drought relief for rabi seasonKumaraswamy requested Modi to expedite the process to release Rs 2,064.30 crore for drought relief and mitigation, the statement said.
Centre approves Rs 795 crore drought assistance to KarnatatakaA HLC approved the assistance from the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) in respect of Karnataka to the tune of Rs 795.54 crore, an offi...
With 65 per cent rain deficit, Haryana declared 'drought-hit'CM Hooda said entire state has been declared as drought affected for kharif cultivation & special revenue survey has been ordered to assess...
Worst impact of poor monsoon likely to be in west India: GovernmentAccording to the India Meteorological Department, the monsoon this year is expected to be 93 per cent of the long-term average.
Double whammy for rice bowlThe country's rice bowl, with drought and devastating floods threaten a major shortage in the foodgrain.
- K'taka loses Rs 1,387 cr farm crops due to drought, floods
Karnataka government is estimated to have lost about Rs 1,387 crore worth of Kharif crops like paddy and pulses due to drought and excess r...