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Karnataka has been facing its worst drought in recent years due to monsoon failure. As many as 216 of the 236 taluks in the state have been declared drought-hit.
Residents now heavily rely on private tankers, which are becoming more expensive with longer waiting times due to rising demand. With inadequate rains, their water situation is heading towards a severe crisis that needs urgent attention. Residents added that UGD pipelines covering 3,800 roads spanning 480 km were laid in these wards in 2017–18, proposing water supply in 2020.
D.K. Shivakumar said that the Congress-led state government would amend laws to allow more time for payment of property tax and penalties.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said people were his 'God' and he was always at their service. | Bengaluru News
Pointing out that there are more than one deputy chief ministers in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan where the BJP came to power in the recent Assembly elections, Rajanna said it will be appropriate if there are three DCMs in Karnataka too.