PMK Leader Anbumani Ramadoss Urges Tamil Nadu Government to Declare Statewide Drought
28 Aug 2026Updated 15 days ago1 source
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PMK President Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss has questioned the Tamil Nadu government's hesitation in declaring the state drought-affected, pointing out that Karnataka has already declared 101 taluks as drought-hit. Highlighting that Tamil Nadu has received only 180mm of rain since June 1, causing Kuruvai cultivation to drop to 30% of last year's acreage and drying up 95% of Cauvery basin water bodies, he demanded crop loan waivers and compensation for affected farmers.
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What happened
PMK President Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss issued a statement criticising the Tamil Nadu government for not declaring the state drought-hit, despite severe rainfall deficits. He noted that Karnataka has already taken action by declaring 101 taluks drought-affected.
Why it matters
The lack of water has severely impacted agriculture, with Kuruvai crop cultivation falling to just 2 lakh acres compared to last year's 6.31 lakh acres. Depleting water tables also threaten to cause severe drinking water shortages across the state soon.
What we know
- Tamil Nadu received only 180mm of rainfall from June 1 to August 25.
- Kuruvai cultivation is down to roughly 30% of last year's acreage.
- Out of 14,141 water bodies in Tamil Nadu, 4,208 are completely dry, and 95% of the 737 canal-fed water bodies in the Cauvery basin have dried up.
- PMK is demanding Rs 40,000 per acre compensation for dried Kuruvai crops and Rs 10,000 per acre for unsown fields.
What we don't know
- Whether the Tamil Nadu government will officially declare a drought state.
- The exact official statistics from the state agricultural department regarding crop loss.
What's next
Any potential announcement or relief package from the Tamil Nadu government in response to the growing agricultural distress.
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