# Karnataka cabinet to discuss drought, crop losses on August 13 2026-08-10T13:57:24+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Karnataka cabinet will discuss the drought-like situation and crop losses on Thursday, August 13, Minister Priyank Kharge said on Monday after inspecting rain-hit fields in Kalaburagi. The state has recorded a rainfall deficit of about 75%, which Kharge attributed to the Super El Niño phenomenon. He said the chief minister had directed ministers to visit affected areas and submit reports. The state has sought relaxation of NDRF norms to ensure fair compensation, as stringent provisions make it difficult to pay farmers adequately. Kharge noted that nearly 4.5 lakh farmers in Kalaburagi have enrolled for crop insurance this year. In Vijayapura, District In-charge Minister M B Patil directed officials to prepare a scientific report on crop damage. He said sowing has been completed on 87.7% of the targeted area, but a 14% rainfall deficit has affected crops like cotton, sugarcane, and sunflower. Both ministers assured funds for drinking water: Rs 1 crore per constituency in Kalaburagi and additional Rs 4 crore for the task force in Vijayapura. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - deccanherald.com Tags: crop loss, Kalaburagi, Karnataka drought, NDRF, Priyank Kharge, Super El Niño Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-cabinet-to-discuss-drought-crop-loss-on-thursday-priyank-kharge/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-cabinet-to-discuss-drought-crop-loss-on-thursday-priyank-kharge/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.