Haveri: A severe monsoon failure has pushed Haveri district into a deep agricultural crisis, with crop losses estimated across more than 3.4 lakh hectares and 2,92,425 farmers affected. A joint crop-loss survey conducted by officials has assessed the damage at Rs 386.01 crore, and the district administration has submitted a detailed report to the state govt seeking compensation for farmers.Drought has hit more than 3.4 lakh hectares in Haveri district, affecting 2,92,425 farmers, with crop loss assessed at Rs 386 crore.
The crisis has deepened, with post-monsoon rainfall down 82% through Oct, raising concerns about summer crops.
Officials said poor rainfall severely affected almost all major sown crops, cutting yields and leaving farmers struggling to recover input costs.
Officials declared all eight taluks drought-affected after a 52.3% rainfall deficit during the 2026–27 monsoon season. Against an expected 512.3mm, the district received just 244.1mm.