Karnataka CM seeks Rs 1,852 crore interim drought relief from PM Modi

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking Rs 1,852 crore in interim drought relief for 101 taluks, and advance release of the Centre's share of the second SDRF instalment. Officials say 177 taluks are now drought-hit, with low Cauvery basin reservoir storage threatening Bengaluru's drinking water supply.