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Andhra Pradesh Declares Drought in 388 Mandals Across 21 Districts
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CNBC Awaaz•06-10-2026, 07:55
Andhra Pradesh Declares Drought in 388 Mandals Across 21 Districts
- •The Andhra Pradesh government has declared 388 mandals out of 688 across 21 districts as drought-affected.
- •About 56 percent of the state's mandals are currently in the grip of drought due to deficient rainfall.
- •The government has categorized 283 mandals under severe drought and 105 mandals under moderate drought.
- •Major crops including paddy, maize, coconut, groundnut, pigeon pea, and cotton have suffered extensive damage.
- •The opposition has criticized the government's assessment and demanded the inclusion of more drought-hit areas.
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The Andhra Pradesh government has declared 388 out of the state's 688 mandals across 21 districts as drought-affected, accounting for 56 percent of the total mandals.
Out of the total drought-hit areas, the government has designated 283 mandals under the severe drought category, while 105 mandals have been placed under moderate drought.
Several major crops have been severely damaged by the drought conditions and water scarcity, including paddy, maize, coconut, groundnut, pigeon pea, and cotton.
