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Andhra Pradesh Declares Drought Across 388 Mandals After Poor Rainfall
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CNBC TV18•06-10-2026, 09:04
Andhra Pradesh Declares Drought Across 388 Mandals After Poor Rainfall
- •The Andhra Pradesh government has declared drought in 388 mandals out of 688, affecting over half of the state.
- •Out of the affected administrative blocks, 283 are classified under severe drought and 105 under moderate drought.
- •Rayalaseema and South Andhra regions are the worst hit, with major crops like paddy, maize, cotton, and groundnut suffering heavy damage.
- •The opposition has criticized the government's assessment, demanding the inclusion of more mandals like parts of Nellore.
- •Andhra Pradesh joins neighboring states Karnataka and Maharashtra in declaring drought amid widespread rainfall deficits.
Key Questions Answered
The Andhra Pradesh government has declared drought in 388 mandals out of 688 across 21 districts, which accounts for over half or 56% of the state. Out of these, 283 mandals are classified under severe drought and 105 under moderate drought.
The Rayalaseema and South Andhra regions are among the worst affected by the drought conditions. These areas are experiencing significant damage to major crops including paddy, maize, coconut, groundnut, tur, and cotton.
The opposition has criticized the government's assessment and demanded that more mandals be included under the drought declaration. They specifically pointed out that several mandals facing severe drought conditions in parts of Nellore have been left out.
