Karnataka is experiencing a prolonged drought as both the southeast and northeast monsoons have failed to compensate for the rain deficit. The severity of the drought is expected to worsen by January, leading to low food production, water scarcity, and power shortage. The failure of the monsoons has political implications, with opposition parties criticizing the government’s response to the crisis. Measures are being taken to support farmers, such as encouraging the cultivation of drought-resistant crops and addressing the fodder shortage.