Andhra Pradesh Declares Early Kharif Drought in 388 Mandals Across 21 Districts

Andhra Pradesh declares drought in 21 districts as rainfall deficit stands at 53%

‘An average rainfall of 197.6 mm has been received against the normal rainfall of 424.3 mm from June 1 to August 31,’ read the government order.

Andhra Pradesh declares early kharif drought in 388 mandals across 21 districts

The State cites a 53.4% rainfall deficit between June and August and El Niño conditions; 283 mandals are classified as severely drought-affected

Andhra government declares drought in 21 districts; 283 mandals ‘severely affected’

A high-level Committee on Drought, in a meeting held on September 30, recommended early declaration of drought in 21 of the state’s 26 districts, instead of waiting for the October 31 deadline for declaration of the 2026 Kharif season drought.

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