Farmers urged to avoid paddy due to water scarcity

Farmers in the Krishna delta are being asked not to grow paddy this year because there isn't enough water.

The government says they should grow other crops that need less water.

This is because the rain has been much less than usual, and the big water stores are very low.

The government is making sure people have drinking water first.

They will check the water situation again later and might change their advice if things get better.