Recent Telangana Rain Relieves Farmers Facing Crop Water Stress

Farmers in Telangana were worried because their crops were not getting enough water.

Rain and drizzle over the past two days have made them feel more hopeful.

Paddy plants had started to wither in some places.

Cotton plants also grew slowly because there was not enough rain.

Many farmers planted paddy even though the government had advised caution.

Low groundwater made it difficult to use wells and borewells for all the fields.

The new rain may help refill groundwater and improve water in farm wells.

Farmers hope this will help save their crops.