More K'taka taluks could be drought-hit

State government takes up second survey to assess situation; to come up with list of affected districts

- ASHWINI M SRIPAD

THE number of taluks to be declared drought-hit may go up as the Karnataka government has taken up a second survey to assess the situation on the ground. In the meantime, the government has called a meeting on Monday, where it is expected to come out with the list of districts that have been affected by drought-like conditions.

The second survey report is likely to be ready in a week to ten days, said Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda.

According to the data by Karnataka State Natural Disaster Management Centre (KSNDMC), 121 taluks are facing a deficit in rainfall, ranging between 20 and 59 per cent since the beginning of monsoon (July 1) till date.