Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameswara said a comprehensive assessment of the drought situation was underway, and reports from all 102 taluks had been received. Photo: X screenshot | @ANI
Karnataka to declare 102 taluks drought-hit after Cabinet review, says Parameshwara
Cabinet to review drought assessment reports at next meeting; Deputy Chief Minister flags drinking water shortage and crop losses across the state
Bengaluru, Aug 26 (PTI) The Karnataka government will declare 102 taluks drought-hit after reviewing assessment reports at its next Cabinet meeting, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said on Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters here, he said a comprehensive assessment of the drought situation was underway, and reports from all 102 taluks had been received.
“We will discuss the reports at the next Cabinet meeting and declare the taluks drought-hit. The declaration will be made in accordance with the criteria prescribed by the Centre. We will review the drought situation every week,” he said.
Parameshwara said the BJP had also formed teams to assess the drought situation but had neither raised the issue in the Assembly nor submitted a report or representation to the Chief Minister or him.
“There is a drinking water shortage in the state, and farmers have suffered crop losses. The Opposition should discuss these issues and offer suggestions. Instead, they indulged only in politics in the House during the monsoon session of the legislature,” he alleged. PTI