Nine more taluks declared drought-hit in Karnataka; total rises to 226

State to finalise memorandum seeking Centre’s assistance within a week; delegation likely to visit DelhiKarnataka has declared nine more taluks drought-affected, taking the total to 226, Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday (October 14, 2026). The State government is preparing a final memorandum detailing the losses and seeking drought relief from the Centre, which is expected to be ready within a week.