Unprecedented heatwave, water scarcity grip Karnataka's Kodagu dist
Kodagu district faces an extreme heatwave, causing water scarcity and affecting agriculture and daily life. The Cauvery River and local water bodies are drying up, leading to difficulties for residents and wildlife. Coffee plantations are particularly impacted, and farmers are relying on artificial irrigation. Pre-monsoon rains expected in late March could help alleviate the heat.
Kodagu district faces an extreme heatwave, causing water scarcity and affecting agriculture and daily life. The Cauvery River and local water bodies are drying up, leading to difficulties for residents and wildlife. Coffee plantations are particularly impacted, and farmers are relying on artificial irrigation. Pre-monsoon rains expected in late March could help alleviate the heat.
