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Power disruptions threaten paddy crops in Yadadri Bhongir
Farmers in Rajapet are worried that their paddy plants may dry out.
They need electricity to run motors that pump water from wells and borewells.
The power supply is reportedly arriving late or stopping often.
At the same time, underground water levels are falling.
This means there is less water available for the fields.
Some farmers are buying water from tankers to protect their crops.
They have already borrowed money to grow the paddy and now face extra costs.
They want authorities to provide reliable electricity and help ensure enough water for irrigation.
Farmers in Rajapet mandal say irregular electricity is disrupting irrigation during crucial agricultural hours.
Declining groundwater levels and scarce water are increasing pressure on paddy cultivation.
Farmer Erravolla Pentaiah said he used tanker water after power delays left his field drying.
Other farmers are also paying for tankers while relying on agricultural wells and borewells.
Farmers urged authorities to provide timely, uninterrupted power and immediate irrigation support.
- Who
- Farmers in Rajapet mandal, including Erravolla Pentaiah of Doodi Venkatapur village.
- What
- Irregular power supply is disrupting irrigation and threatening standing paddy crops.
- Where
- Rajapet mandal in Yadadri Bhongir district.
- When
- During crucial agricultural hours and the current paddy-growing period.
- Why
- Declining groundwater, scarce water, and delayed electricity are preventing farmers from operating irrigation motors on time.
Key facts
- Affected area
- Rajapet mandal, Yadadri Bhongir district
- Crop at risk
- Paddy
- Main problem
- Irregular and delayed agricultural power supply
- Water conditions
- Groundwater levels are declining and water is scarce
- Emergency response
- Farmers are arranging tanker water for their fields
- Financial impact
- Farmers who borrowed for cultivation are facing additional tanker expenses
- Farmers' demand
- Timely, uninterrupted electricity and adequate irrigation support
Sources
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