Overview
- The Karnataka government has submitted two memorandums asking the Centre for ₹7,142.64 crore based on assessed drought losses of ₹46,324.50 crore covering 177 taluks.
- The state has declared 217 of 240 taluks drought‑affected and is carrying out ground verification in the remaining subdistricts to possibly expand the damage assessment.
- Three central teams led by Ajit Kumar Sahu have begun multi‑day field visits across districts including Yadgir and Raichur and have told the state they will file objective reports after on‑site checks.
- Political leaders have pressed for rapid action, with Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge asking the prime minister to release ₹3,705.30 crore immediately and to send a separate team to Kalyana Karnataka.
- Officials say crop damage has hit about 47 lakh hectares and strained drinking water and fodder supplies, state relief is limited so far and authorities warn total losses could rise to around ₹50,000–60,000 crore pending final verification.