Severe Drought, Drinking Water Crisis Looming: Karnataka CM

Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar warned of severe drought, with 100 taluks declared drought-hit and more being assessed. Groundwater has fallen drastically and crops destroyed. Electricity demand crossed 19,000 MW, forcing purchases at Rs 11-13 per unit. The government plans thermal generation, national grid supplies and a legislature session on farmers' concerns.