Although Haveri district was one among the districts that had received good rainfall in the district, after two months, there was likelihood of scarcity of water and so immediate steps should be taken to address any such eventuality, Minister for Public Works and in-charge minister for district disaster management Satish Jarkiholi has said.

With the district witnessing a prolonged dry spell and indications of a deficient monsoon, Medical Education and Skill Development Minister Sharan Prakash R. Patil, who is also the Minister in-charge of Koppal district, on Friday directed officials to remain fully prepared to tackle any drought-like situations and ensure that drinking water needs are met on priority.

Directs officials to proactively take precautionary measures to ensure that low rainfall does not trigger drinking water crisis.