Hassan: With rain deficit hitting farm activities in Hassan district, district minister KM Shivalingegowda directed officials to ensure all farmers are covered under crop insurance. Speaking after inspecting drought conditions in Arasikere taluk, the minister said the district was facing one of its worst dry spells. “We had drought in 2018 too, but not on…
WRD deputy chief engineer said the spill is expected to continue until Oct, depending on rainfall intensity across the dam’s catchment area Ponda: The Mhaisal dam began overflowing at around 5 am on Monday, with water spilling through its side-channel spillway. According to the water resources department (WRD), this is the first time since 2009…
A farmer from Kudligi taluk in Vijayanagara has turned his seven-acre maize crop over to sheep after it withered due to inadequate rainfall. Kudligi (Vijayanagara): The worsening rain deficit in parts of Vijayanagara district has pushed farmers into distress, with a farmer from Kudligi taluk allowing sheep to graze on his seven-acre maize crop after…
Dharwad: With deficient rainfall raising concerns over agriculture and drinking water, Karnataka public works and Dharwad district minister for rain and drought issues, Satish Jarkiholi has directed officials to take precautionary measures to ensure adequate drinking water and fodder for livestock, and to promptly assess crop damage for govt relief.Chairing the Dharwad district natural disaster…
