Water shortage and drought hit Karnataka's ragi crop, while some rains bring relief
What happened
Kannada media reports describe ragi (finger millet) farmers in Karnataka facing drought and water shortage. According to Prajavani, some farmers who grew ragi despite the dry conditions say they are relieved. Vijayavani reports ragi crops drying in the sun in Davanagere.
When it started
The reports do not state exact dates in the information provided, so the timing of the conditions is unknown.
How it spread
According to a Prajavani report on Chintamani rain, Hasta and Chitta rains revived the ragi crop there and made farmers happy. The reports do not give rainfall figures or the full extent of crop losses.
Why it matters
The reports link the crop's condition to the lack of water and to the rains that followed. The information provided does not give official data on how widespread the damage is or what caused the shortage.