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Karnataka drought: 217 of 240 talukas affected; crop losses at roughly ₹46,000 crore

First reported 5 Oct, 04:04 UTCUpdated 2h ago3 sources

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Crop losses due to the drought is pegged at around ₹46,000 crore. The Karnataka government has sought ₹7,142.64 crore in drought relief from the Centre under National Disaster Response Fund norms.

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  1. CNBC-TV18CenterINMostly factual
    Karnataka drought: 217 of 240 talukas affected; crop losses at roughly ₹46,000 crore (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)

    Crop losses due to the drought is pegged at around ₹46,000 crore. The Karnataka government has sought ₹7,142.64 crore in drought relief from the Centre under National Disaster Response Fund norms.

  2. The Indian ExpressLean LeftINHigh factuality
    Andhra government declares drought in 21 districts; 283 mandals ‘severely affected’ (opens The Indian Express in a new tab)
  3. The HinduLean LeftINHigh factuality
    320 Telangana mandals drought-hit (opens The Hindu in a new tab)

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