44% deficit in monsoon, 28% sowing completed in Shivamogga district: DC | Mysuru News
In the district, 373 villages are facing drinking water shortage Shivamogga: Shivamogga DC Prabhuling Kavalikatti on Tuesday highlighted serious agricultural and seasonal challenges in the district, noting a 44% deficit in monsoon, and only 28% completion of sowing activities. Paddy and maize remain the primary crops, while farmers hope late-Aug rains will aid paddy, early-sown…