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YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is scheduled to review drought, water scarcity and deficient rainfall conditions across Andhra Pradesh with senior party leaders on September 17

Telangana is facing a significant rainfall deficit, with farmers in several districts reporting crop stress and losses. The state Assembly is scheduled to discuss the effects of El Niño and possible remedial measures as concerns grow over water availability and agricultural output.

Gujarat’s reservoirs gained 603 million cubic metres of water following rainfall over 48 hours, providing some relief to the state’s water situation. However, overall storage remained below last year’s level, keeping water management and reservoir levels in focus.

The Gujarat government has said a decision on declaring drought in affected areas will be taken only after a detailed survey at the end of the Kharif season. The opposition has demanded immediate action, citing rainfall shortages in several districts and concerns among farmers.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has given a positive assessment of the D.K. Shivakumar-led government after its first 100 days, saying the administration is moving in the right direction. He has also urged the government to continue implementing its election promises and address drought-related concerns across the state.

The Janata Dal (United) has intensified its long-running campaign against the Farakka Barrage, launching a “Nitish Samvad” outreach programme across 12 districts along the Ganga. With the India-Bangladesh Ganga water-sharing treaty approaching its December 2026 expiry, the issue has returned to the centre of Bihar's political debate over floods, silt accumulation and water management.

Karnataka is one of India's politically significant states, with strong competition between major political parties and a wide range of regional and local issues. Governance, development, employment, agriculture and infrastructure continue to shape the state's political debate.

Maharashtra is one of India's most politically influential states, where regional identity, urban development, agriculture and coalition politics play an important role. Political competition continues to shape debates over governance, economic growth and the state's future.

Karnataka politics is witnessing renewed discussion over governance as the D.K. Shivakumar-led government completes 100 days in office. Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has praised the government's direction while calling for continued focus on electoral guarantees, drought management and public expectations.

Karnataka is considering a Supreme Court challenge against the direction to release 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, amid concerns over reservoir levels, rainfall and the state's own drinking-water and irrigation needs.

The Cauvery water dispute has intensified after the CWMA upheld an order directing Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. Karnataka has opposed the decision, citing drought conditions and declining reservoir inflows, and is considering approaching the Supreme Court.

Karnataka’s farm loan waiver demand has become a major political issue, with an all-party delegation seeking the Centre’s intervention and financial support amid concerns over the impact of drought on farmers.