Karnataka on Tuesday sought interim relief of over Rs. 2,000 crore from the Centre to deal with deficient Monsoon rains leading to acute scarcity of drinking water and fodder in the state.

"We explained about drought-like situation in Karnataka. We have asked Centre's help. We have requested interim relief of over Rs. 2,000 crore," state Chief Minister Jagdish Shettar told reporters after meeting with Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar here.