Declare drought emergency in Andhra Pradesh, demands YSRCP leader
With 54.73% deficit rainfall affecting 653 of the 685 mandals, there is a need to announce special relief package for farmers, says Nagi Reddy
Rainfall provided much-needed respite to Andhra Pradesh, which had been grappling with a significant seasonal deficit, according to automatic rain gauge stations of the Directorate of Economics and Statistics. Stations across various districts, including Musunuru, Pallamalli, Ipuru, Machavaram, Darlapudi, Rajamahendravaram Urban, Anakapalli, and Kakinada, recorded rainfall exceeding 20 mm.
The highest rainfall of 52.69 mm was observed in Musunuru of Eluru district. The cyclone warning center had predicted moderate to severe thunderstorms, leading to a red alert for several districts. The monsoon deficit was severe, with the State's cumulative rainfall since June 1 being 47% below normal, and all districts classified as either deficient or large deficient.
Despite localized surpluses, districts like Guntur and Krishna remained in seasonal deficit. The IMD forecasted isolated to scattered rainfall over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema through September 12.
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