# 44% rain deficit in Shivamogga; 35 taluks get less than half normal rain 2026-08-07T18:39:39+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Shivamogga district has recorded a 44% deficit in southwest monsoon rainfall, with only 28% of the sowing target completed as of July 28, Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalikatti said, The Hindu reports. Paddy and maize are the worst affected; maize has not germinated properly. Statewide, 35 taluks have received less than 50% of normal rainfall by August 7, according to Deccan Herald, with Sandur taluk in Ballari recording a 76% deficit. In contrast, Chikkamagaluru taluk received 56% excess rain. Minister Madhu Bangarappa reviewed the drought situation on August 8 and instructed officers to promote the VB-G RAM G employment scheme, The Hindu reports. The Tunga reservoir is full, but the Bhadra reservoir is only 50% full, and farmers have been advised not to depend on it yet. Inflow to many reservoirs has declined, though the Tungabhadra reservoir is now 65% full, bringing some relief for drinking water needs. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - thehindu.com - deccanherald.com - deccanherald.com Tags: agriculture, Karnataka, Rainfall deficit, shivamogga, southwest monsoon, sowing Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/44-rain-deficit-hits-shivamogga-crops-sowing-at-28/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/44-rain-deficit-hits-shivamogga-crops-sowing-at-28/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.