India, Aug. 26 -- The Karnataka government will declare 102 taluks drought-hit after reviewing assessment reports at its next Cabinet meeting, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said on Wednesday, August 26.

Speaking to reporters, Parameshwara said a comprehensive assessment of the drought situation was underway and reports from all 102 taluks had been received.

"We will discuss the reports at the next Cabinet meeting and declare the taluks drought-hit. The declaration will be made in accordance with the criteria prescribed by the Centre. We will review the drought situation every week," he said.

Parameshwara said the state was facing a shortage of drinking water and farmers had suffered crop losses.

He also criticised the BJP for i...