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Land and water are two most precious and important natural resources for the survival of all living beings and agricultural development. According to survey conducted by Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC); North Karnataka and Coastal regions have been a declining trend in rainfall. The year 2023 is witnessed for 'Green Drought' which is generally a period when there is limited rainfall due to which there is growth of new plants, but the growth is frail. Karnataka experiences droughts when the southwest monsoon remains weak. Over last 2 decades Karnataka has faced 11 droughts, Drought causing severe stress to the masses and agriculture. The impact of drought can be grouped as social, ecological, and economic. Drought is a threat to wide range of man and living organisms and has a huge impact on ecology as well. Drought needs prevention and priority for sustainable future and betterment of the farmers. Water conservation is the best way to mitigate the drought and water should be used wisely with utmost care.