Karnataka Faces Severe Monsoon Deficit: Government Directs Urgent Water Management Measures
Statewide Rainfall Shortfall Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced this week that the state is currently facing a significant monsoon deficit, with 26 out of 31 districts experiencing below-average rainfall. The state government has issued an urgent directive to all Deputy Commissioners, placing the primary responsibility for maintaining drinking water supplies squarely on district-level administrations as…