Shivamogga district has begun to face the impact of the loss of rains this year with Sorab taluk relying on tankers for the supply of drinking water. Residents of two wards in the taluk are getting drinking water through tankers, said Madhu Bangarappa, Minister for School Education and Literacy.
In a press conference in Shivamogga on November 27, Mr. Bangarappa, who is also the minister in-charge of the district, said he personally visited the drought-hit areas and assessed the impact of the drought as per the instructions of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “According to our estimates, 238 villages in Shivamogga district are expected to face problems with regard to drinking water supply in the future. We are making arrangements to face the situation and ensure people are not affected,” he said.
