Karnataka Seeks Central Aid as Drought Persists; Farmers Await Monsoon

Parameshwara informed that the state has approached the Union government for additional assistance, but no response has been received yet. He explained that the centre typically reviews such requests in August, after which Karnataka will submit a formal memorandum. The deputy chief minister added that many visited districts reported pre‑monsoon sowing followed by a lack of rain, causing crops to dry up. Farmers are now hoping for substantial showers in August to enable a second round of sowing.