Agriculture Department officials visiting and inspecting fields in Savadatt Belagavi: Despite a 4% monsoon rainfall deficit, Belagavi district has achieved 95% of its sowing target, covering 7.16 lakh hectares against the planned 7.52 lakh hectares, the highest in Karnataka. Officials said there is no shortage of seeds, fertilisers or farm equipment. Farmers remain optimistic, and…
Rain in Belagavi district Belagavi: After recording a 29% rainfall deficit in June, Belagavi district received 12% excess rainfall in July, providing much-needed relief to the agriculture sector and improving water availability across the region. The district recorded 213mm of rainfall during July against the normal average of 191mm. Although the monsoon arrived late, rainfall…
Downpour: Heavy rain lashes Belagavi Belagavi: Continuous rainfall over the past six days has helped Belagavi district wipe out its June monsoon deficit and move into the excess rainfall category. Official data showed the district received an average of 20.2mm of rainfall between Monday morning and Tuesday morning, 221% above the normal average of 6.3mm…
