Andhra saw the El Niño drought coming in February, farmers still lost ₹20,000 an acre: Jagan
YSRCP president alleges farmers lost ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 an acre, drought mandals were not declared and Srisailam water went to power generation instead of Rayalaseema
YSRCP leader Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is set to review the state of drought and water scarcity across Andhra Pradesh via a video conference on Thursday (September 17, 2026), as reported by the party's central office in Tadepalli. The primary objective of the meeting will be to assess the current drought conditions, which have been exacerbated by deficient rainfall and water scarcity reported in various regions of the state.
Jagan is expected to request a detailed district-wise evaluation of the situation. The review will also include an analysis of the challenges faced by the farming community at the grassroots level. Discussions at the meeting are anticipated to revolve around potential measures and party initiatives aimed at providing support to farmers grappling with the distress caused by the ongoing drought.
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