CM Shivakumar reviews drought preparedness in central Karnataka, assures water availability

Chitradurga: Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday said the state government had shifted its Bengaluru regional division-level development review meeting to Chitradurga to review the drought situation and preparedness in central Karnataka.

He asserted that farmers and the public would not be allowed to face any shortage of water.

Speaking to reporters during a road inspection of drought-affected areas in Chitradurga district, Shivakumar said the meeting would also cover Tumakuru, Shivamogga and Davanagere districts.

He said public representatives and officials had been brought together to discuss precautionary measures.

"We do not want to conduct all our review meetings in Bengaluru... Except for Almatti, the situation elsewhere is still not favourable. The drought situation is worsening, and we are witnessing severe drought in this region as well," he said.

The CM said the government had already taken a special decision at a meeting in Belagavi to ensure that farmers did not face water shortages, and officials had compiled all necessary information for the review.