Disaster● ElevatedJul 7 · Jul 7, 2026, 9:18 AM

Tungabhadra dam gets new crest gates, but weak monsoon threatens paddy crop, survival of rice mills in Karnataka

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A weak monsoon has left the Tungabhadra reservoir nearly empty, threatening not only this year’s paddy crop but also an entire economy built around premium Sona Masuri rice

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