Ballari records 49% rainfall deficit, crop damage across 71,756 hectares
Ballari district in Karnataka suffered a 49% shortfall in rainfall, leading to extensive crop damage. Inspectors found 71,756.5 hectares affected, with 67,236.5 hectares of agricultural land and 4,520 hectares of horticultural crops damaged. Authorities are assessing compensation and support measures. The damage could reduce annual output and affect market prices.