Low Tungabhadra Levels Deepen Water Crisis in Kurnool

Kurnool and Nandyal districts are facing very dry conditions because the monsoon has brought too little rain.

The Tungabhadra River and nearby reservoirs have much less water than expected.

This means canals cannot deliver enough water to many farms.

Paddy nurseries are drying, and cotton, maize and red gram crops are struggling.

Wells are also getting lower, making drinking water harder to supply in some places.

Villagers say large-scale sand digging may reduce groundwater and harm nature.

Officials are giving drinking water priority over farm irrigation.

Farmers and scientists are looking for rain and crops that need less water.