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- Andhra Pradesh has received 53.4 per cent less rainfall than normal during the southwest monsoon between June and August.
- The rainfall deficit widened from 25.2 per cent in June to 67.9 per cent in July and remained high at 55.9 per cent in August.
- Kharif cultivation stood at 20.4 lakh hectares as of August 26 against a normal area of 25.6 lakh hectares, leaving a shortfall of about 20 per cent.
- Reservoir storage is comfortable in the Krishna system, with Srisailam at about 61 per cent and Nagarjuna Sagar at around 57 per cent, but Somasila is at only 22 per cent and Kandaleru at about 27 per cent.
- Officials warn that a prolonged deficit could hurt farm output, rural incomes and consumption demand, and the weather pattern could move towards a 'super El Nino' scenario.
What to watch next
- Whether the rainfall deficit narrows in the remaining monsoon months or moves towards a 'super El Nino' scenario.
- Whether the 5.3 lakh hectare kharif cultivation gap narrows in upcoming official sowing updates.
- Reservoir levels in the Pennar basin, especially Somasila and Kandaleru, for irrigation and drinking water in Rayalaseema and South Coastal Andhra.
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“The Planning Department has warned that the worsening dry conditions could have repercussions across sectors and affect livelihoods in rural areas”
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…rainfall in July slowed agricultural activity. The cultivation gap, which stood at 3 lakh hectares in July, widened to 5.3 lakh hectares by August. Declining soil moisture in rain-fed areas has added to the pressure. “ The Planning Department has warned that the worsening dry conditions could have repercussions across sectors and affect livelihoods in rural areas ,’’ a senior official told businessline. Officials have also raised concerns that the weather pattern could move towards a “super El Nino” scenario, warranting advance preparedness. The impact could extend beyond…
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