Andhra CM Seeks Steps to Mitigate Drought-Like Conditions

Andhra CM directs officials to shield farmers from El Nino, control prices

Amaravati, Sep 20 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday directed officials to protect farmers from El Nino while keeping essential commodity prices under control. Reviewing an action plan to tackle El Nino during a teleconference, the CM directed officials to implement the measures as planned and underscored that the weather phenomenon […]

CM Naidu asks officials to assess drought-like condition in Andhra Pradesh by October 1

Officials informed the CM that a preliminary assessment for the 2026 Kharif season indicated drought-like conditions in 513 mandals across 28 districts.

Andhra CM seeks steps to mitigate drought-like conditions

As nearly 75% of Andhra Pradesh is reeling under drought-like conditions due to the impact of El Nino effect, chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu said

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu asks officials to declare drought-hit mandals in Andhra Pradesh on October 1

Calling for a scientific assessment of deficit rainfall conditions under the influence of El Nino, the Chief Minister bats for micro-irrigation to safeguard crops and insists that there be no drinking water shortage anywhere in the State; preliminary estimates for 2026-Kharif season indicate the impact of El Nino on 513 mandals with situation in 268 being severe

Andhra Pradesh CM calls for tackling El Nino as a challenge

Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 20 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday called for tackling the El Nino phenomenon as a challenge. He suggested adopting short-term and medium-term plans to tackle the impact of El Nino. He reviewed the impact of El Nino, necessary measures to tackle the situation, and the implementation of the action plan. The Chief Minister held a teleconference with senior officials from various…

CM Chandrababu reviews on deficit rainfall, says will announce drought mandals soon

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviews Andhra Pradesh's rainfall deficit and drought situation, directing officials to scientifically identify drought-affected mandals by October 1 and protect crops from El Niño effects.