Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner says that the two major crops to be affected by the loss of rainfall are paddy and maize; however, there is still time for paddy cultivation up to August-end.
All the districts in Andhra Pradesh, except for SPSR Nellore, have reported deficient rainfall as of July 23; West Godavari reports the sharpest rainfall gap at 76.8%
The party leader alleges poor water management, delays in procurement and inadequate support to farmers affected during the ongoing kharif season
Naidu lays foundation stones for public health and municipal works worth ₹15,274 crore during Swachha Andhra - Swarna Andhra programme at Gudivada
Weather reports from the Central and State agencies indicate a high probability that El Niño conditions will persist through the remainder of 2026, raising fears of below-normal rainfall, prolonged dry spells, and rising temperatures
State recorded a 48.3% rainfall deficit between June 1 and July 15 with 24 of 28 districts reporting deficient rainfall and four categorised under severe deficit, says Agriculture Special Chief Secretary
Heatwaves and rainfall deficits could put the State’s preparedness to the test
Significant rainfall is likely only if weather systems develop closer to the Andhra Pradesh coast, says Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS) scientist
Agriculture Department told to promote alternate crops in view of weak monsoon; one nodal agricultural scientist to be appointed for each of the district’s 30 hoblis to guide farmers