80,000 hectares of Karnataka land suffered crop losses due to heavy rain, causing 58 deaths and prompting compensation for farmers.

In Karnataka, India, 80,000 hectares of land have suffered crop losses due to heavy rains, affecting 78,679 hectares of agricultural land and 2,294 hectares of horticultural land. 58 rain-related deaths have been reported. Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced that compensation will be provided to farmers within a week, though rain may continue for another 45 days. Karnataka has received 26% more rainfall than average this year, with the Malnad region experiencing 21% more rain and the coastal region seeing a 28% increase.

August 12, 2024
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