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Andhra Pradesh Faces Devastating Crop Damage from Deep Depression
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News18•28-09-2026, 23:00
Andhra Pradesh Faces Devastating Crop Damage from Deep Depression
- •Over 44,000 hectares of crops in Andhra Pradesh were damaged due to a recent deep depression and heavy rainfall.
- •Nearly 72,000 farmers across 1,229 villages suffered losses from the crop damage.
- •Preliminary estimates indicate 44,029 hectares of crops were damaged in 190 mandals.
- •Horticulture crops were also significantly affected, with 1,734 hectares damaged in 351 villages, impacting 5,777 farmers.
- •Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu has directed officials to accelerate the enumeration of crop losses and ensure all affected farmers are identified.
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The Andhra Pradesh government estimated that crops across more than 44,000 hectares were damaged.
Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu directed officials to expedite the enumeration of crop losses by personally visiting the fields to ensure no affected farmer is left behind.
Horticulture crops were damaged across 1,734 hectares in 351 villages from 89 mandals, impacting a total of 5,777 farmers.
