Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Rayalaseema Rain Brings Relief, But Crops Remain At Risk
Rayalaseema received a lot of rain after staying dry for many months.
The rain helped bring some relief to people and animals.
Some towns, including Nandyal and Adoni, had flooding and waterlogged streets.
Rain also blocked a road between two villages.
Anantapur received some of the heaviest rainfall.
However, many crops had already dried up before the rain arrived.
Farmers said the showers might still help paddy grown with borewell water.
The rain could also provide more fodder for livestock.
Weather officials said more storms and rain were possible soon.
Moderate to heavy rain fell across Rayalaseema over two days after months of dry weather.
Anantapur recorded an average 43.5 millimetres, while Yadiki received a district-high 97.6 millimetres.
Rain caused waterlogging in Nandyal, inundation in low-lying Adoni, and a road blockage near Penchulapadu and Poliki.
Farmers said the late showers could help borewell-irrigated paddy, fodder supplies and livestock but would not revive withered crops.
Officials forecast more rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across parts of Rayalaseema over the following days.
- Who
- Farmers, residents, weather officials and livestock in Rayalaseema.
- What
- Moderate to heavy rain brought temporary relief but caused localized flooding and did not substantially repair agricultural damage.
- When
- Over the past two days, with more rain forecast over the next 36 hours and following days.
- Where
- Across Rayalaseema, including Anantapur, YSR Kadapa, Kurnool and Nandyal districts.
- Why
- The rain followed a prolonged dry spell and may support borewell-irrigated paddy, fodder supplies and livestock.
Possible Relief
Damage Already Done
Effect on agriculture
Possible Relief
The rain may help paddy raised under borewell irrigation and improve fodder availability for livestock.
Damage Already Done
Farmers said the showers came too late to save crops that had already withered and were unlikely to create new cultivation opportunities.
Future rainfall
Possible Relief
Continued rain could provide further relief from the prolonged dry spell.
Damage Already Done
Farmers said the current showers were unlikely to substantially change the wider agricultural situation.
- Anantapur average
- The district recorded an average of 43.5 millimetres of rain.
- Highest reported rainfall
- Yadiki received 97.6 millimetres.
- Other heavy rainfall
- Narpala received 86.8 millimetres, Bommanahal 80.2 millimetres, Pamidi 80 millimetres and Tadipatri 73.4 millimetres.
- Kadapa rainfall
- Proddatur, Mydukur, Kamalapuram, Chennur and Rayachoti received around 30 millimetres.
- Disruptions
- Low-lying areas in Adoni were inundated, Nandyal colonies were waterlogged, and an overflowing channel blocked a road between Penchulapadu and Poliki.
- Rainfall deficit
- Anantapur had a 52.1 percent seasonal rainfall deficit as of September 19, according to APSDPS data.
- Forecast
- More rain was expected in parts of Rayalaseema, with possible thunderstorms, lightning and strong surface winds.
