Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Devanakonda Farmers Block Highway, Demand Drought-Hit Status and Relief
Farmers in Devanakonda blocked a busy road on Monday.
They said there had not been enough rain and their crops had suffered.
They asked the government to officially call their area drought-hit.
They also want officials to check how much damage the crops suffered.
The farmers asked for compensation and other quick help.
Leaders and activists from the CPI, CPM, and YSRCP supported their demands.
The blockade stopped many vehicles on both sides of the road.
Police managed traffic, and normal movement later resumed.
Farmers from Devanakonda mandal blocked the Kurnool–Ballari main road on Monday.
They called on the government to declare the mandal drought-hit and provide immediate relief.
Protesters cited prolonged dry conditions and severe agricultural losses linked to inadequate rainfall.
Farmers sought a comprehensive crop-damage assessment and compensation.
Police regulated traffic and restored normal movement after the blockade stranded vehicles.
- Who
- Farmers from Devanakonda mandal, supported by leaders and activists from the CPI, CPM, and YSRCP.
- What
- They blocked the highway and demanded drought-hit status, crop-loss assessment, compensation, and immediate relief.
- When
- Monday; no date was specified.
- Where
- At the Devanakonda turning on the Kurnool–Ballari main road.
- Why
- Farmers said inadequate rainfall and prolonged dry conditions had caused severe crop losses and financial distress.
- Protest location
- Devanakonda turning, Kurnool–Ballari main road
- Protest date
- Monday; the article did not specify a date
- Main demand
- Declare Devanakonda mandal drought-hit
- Requested assistance
- Comprehensive crop-damage assessment, compensation, and immediate relief
- Reported cause
- Inadequate rainfall and prolonged dry conditions
- Traffic impact
- Vehicles were stranded on both sides of the highway
- Resolution
- Police regulated traffic and restored normal movement