El Nino-induced water and power crisis likely to persist until July: Revanth
The Karnataka government warns that the El Niño‑driven drought will continue through July, urging residents to conserve water and electricity. Chief Minister Yediyurappa has called for a special employment guarantee scheme after Sankranti to help affected communities. He stresses that people must adapt, citing the pandemic response as a model. The state also plans to provide temporary water supply points and will monitor power usage closely.