PoliticsDebate Over Grand Mysuru Dasara Amid Severe Drought
Mysuru faces severe drought with 301 lakes dried and groundwater levels down 5.02 meters due to a 55% deficit in southwest monsoon rainfall. Reservoirs in the Cauvery basin are 52% full, with court orders to release water to Tamil Nadu. All nine taluks in Mysuru are drought-hit, causing crop losses of Rs 12,234 lakh on 1,43,308 hectares. Despite this, the government insists on a grand Dasara to uphold culture and support tourism.
Deccan Herald·2h ago·Mysuru

