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Andhra Minister Orders Immediate Survey of Crop Losses After Heavy Rains
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News18•25-09-2026, 17:00
Andhra Minister Orders Immediate Survey of Crop Losses After Heavy Rains
- •Andhra Pradesh Minister K Atchannaidu directed officials to survey crop losses caused by recent heavy rains and deep depression.
- •Officials are instructed to visit flooded fields, assess crop conditions, and advise farmers on draining excess water and managing moisture.
- •The state Agriculture minister emphasized creating awareness among farmers in rain-affected areas on measures to salvage remaining crops.
- •Atchannaidu stressed the importance of conserving rainwater by filling ponds and other water bodies for future irrigation and drinking needs.
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Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu directed officials to immediately survey crop losses caused by the recent heavy rains and gales, visit flooded fields, and advise farmers on draining excess water and salvaging remaining crops.
The minister stressed the critical need for rainwater conservation by ensuring that ponds and other water bodies are filled up to effectively meet future drinking water and irrigation requirements.
The heavy rainfall and gales that prompted the state agriculture minister to order crop loss surveys were triggered by a deep depression.
