As Karnataka Heads For Another Drought, Farmer Family Struggles To Repay Loan | Read

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Mandya district in Karnataka is traditionally a lush area, irrigated by water from the Krishna Raja Sagar dam. But this is the second consecutive year of drought, and no water is being released for irrigation now. The water level in the dam is just over 80 feet -- compared to the usual 100 to 110 feet level at this time of year. With only half the average amount, water is only being released for drinking. NDTV travelled through the district and met 53-year-old Ningaraju -- who is struggling to save his father's legacy.

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