Drought damages 84,656 hectares of coconut plantations in Karnataka; impact may last for three years
Severe drought in Karnataka has harmed roughly 84,600 hectares of coconut farms, according to the state horticulture department. Officials say the damage could affect yields for up to three years, making it the top loss among surveyed crops. Onion and other vegetables also suffered, and the situation could strain local economies in the region, according to officials.