Rain Deficit Karnataka Opts For Cloud Seeding: State Sanctions Two-Month Program
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Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- skymetweather.com09:15first to report
Karnataka approves 60 days of cloud seeding at Rs 28 crore as the state faces a 22% rainfall deficit. However, atmospheric conditions may limit its effectiveness.
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- webindia123.com04:27
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- prokerala.com08:25
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Saturday said the state government would submit a memorandum to the Centre s....
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- starofmysore.com14:00
Dr. G. Parameshwara chairs progress review meeting after inspecting drought-hit villages Mysuru: Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara has directed officials to give top priority to ensuring drinking water for people and livestock, while exercising utmost caution in the use of water stored in reservoirs. He was chairing a progress review meeting...
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com12:19
Karnataka's Chief Minister will lead an all-party delegation to Prime Minister Modi. They seek a farm loan waiver for farmers facing severe drought conditions across the state. The government has also initiated cloud-seeding operations to augment rainfall and address the water crisis. Ministers are visiting drought-affected districts to monitor relief measures and assess the situation. Detailed reports will be submitted to the Centre for immediate financial assistance.
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- ibcworldnews.com17:12
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CH NEWSBENGALURU The Karnataka government on Thursday declared 23 more taluks drought-affected, taking the total number of notified drought-hit taluks to 124
Sun, 20 September 2026
1 report- rediff.com12:33
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara announced that over 200 taluks are likely to be declared drought-affected after phased assessments. The state has convened a special legislative session to discuss the crisis, farmer assistance, and seek significant financial relief and loan waivers from the Union government, while also alleging a 'step-motherly attitude' from the Centre regarding fund releases.
Thu, 24 September 2026
1 report- Times of India12:10
Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar stated that water release depends on availability amid halted reservoir inflows. Tamil Nadu has requested its share of Cauvery water due to crop losses triggered by water shortages. The Supreme Court is reviewing Tamil Nadu's plea against Karnataka's claims of drought conditions. Karnataka previously released water despite facing harsh drought conditions and challenges in reservoir levels.
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- freepressjournal.in13:42
Rawal, who is also the State Marketing and Protocol Minister, held an urgent meeting with senior administrative officials and department heads on Sunday to review drought preparedness. He directed officials to give priority to drinking water, employment, water conservation, agriculture, foodgrain supply, livestock fodder and electricity
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- indiatogether.org00:00
Groundwater levels collapse across Karnataka's hard-rock terrain; decades of drilling ever-deeper borewells have meant losing sight of the shallow aquifers…
Sat, 3 October 2026
2 reports- hindustantimes.com06:49
Kharge cited state government estimates of Rs. 18,748.23 crore in crop losses across 19.52 lakh hectares | India News
- telugupeople.com07:30
Vijayawada, October 3, 2026: The Andhra Pradesh government has declared 388 mandals across 21 districts as drought-affected for the Kharif 2026 season, following a significant rainfall deficit during the southwest monsoon. Of the 388 mandals, 283 have been classified as severely drought-affected and
Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- scroll.in07:10
The measure will be in force from October 16 till August 31, said the state water resources minister.
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- freepressjournal.in13:21
Jalgaon District Collector Rohan Ghuge said water shortages are projected to affect 23 villages by the end of December, 244 villages by the end of March and 521 villages by the end of June. He said the district has enough fodder to last about six months, after which additional fodder production will be undertaken through the Forest Department and cultivation on agricultural land
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com19:54
With Maharashtra announcing water cuts amid a drought situation, citizens have questioned the Pune forest department’s decision to clear a part of gliricidia vegetation on a forest land on Kothrud hill for proposed Miyawaki plantation.
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- thehindubusinessline.com14:47
SC questions Tamil Nadu on Karnataka’s Cauvery backlog amid drought; reserves verdict on sharing dispute as both states face water scarcity.
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- prokerala.com15:55
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, who leads the Cabinet sub committee on drought relief, on Wednesday directed the state administ....
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- thehindubusinessline.com16:21
Gadchiroli’s PMDDKY-driven water conservation transforms drought areas into greener landscapes with significant irrigation and agricultural gains.
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com18:12
BJP leader Gudur Narayana Reddy urges a special Rythu Bharosa drought relief package for Telangana farmers, citing major crop losses and need for central aid.