Central team assesses drought impact in Mandya amid rainfall deficit

A Central government team visited the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir in Mandya district to assess the ongoing drought situation in the region. The team gathered detailed information on the rainfall deficit this year and its cascading impacts on local communities and infrastructure.

Officials briefed the visiting team on how poor rainfall has affected agricultural activities across the district and the current status of drinking water availability. The team also reviewed water storage levels in the KRS reservoir and other water bodies to evaluate the severity of the drought.