Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh face severe drought after monsoon deficit

Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are experiencing severe drought conditions following a southwest monsoon marked by significant rainfall deficiencies and crop damage.

Karnataka declared 217 of 240 taluks drought-hit with a nearly 35% rainfall deficit and petitioned the Centre for ₹11,000 crore from the NDRF.

Andhra Pradesh recorded a 53% shortfall in June-August, declaring 388 of 688 mandals drought-hit while setting aside ₹190 crore to protect horticultural crops.