Dharwad: The state government has officially declared an additional 22 taluks as drought-affected today. Among these are Kalaghatgi, Allavar, and Annigeri taluks within the Dharwad district.
Initially, all three taluks in the Dharwad district were not included in the initial list. However, due to public protests and demands, it led to the subsequent declaration of these three taluks as drought-affected.