Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Drizzle Boosts Telangana Farming, Sowing Surpasses Last Year
In Telangana, India, farmers were waiting for rain to plant their crops.
After 48 hours of steady drizzle, the fields got enough water.
Farmers planted seeds on 82.65 lakh acres, a little more than last year.
They finished putting paddy seedlings into the ground on 25.46 lakh acres, which is about a third of the goal.
Cotton was almost fully planted, and maize, pigeon pea, and soybean were also sown close to their targets.
The rain helped farmers feel hopeful and get their work done.
Continuous drizzles for over 48 hours revived farm activity in Telangana.
Farmers completed sowing and transplantation on 82.65 lakh acres, slightly higher than 82.15 lakh last year.
Paddy transplantation finished on 25.46 lakh acres, about 31% of the 65.97 lakh acre target.
Cotton sowing reached 98% of its target, covering 46.33 lakh acres.
Maize, pigeon pea, and soybean sowing achieved 76%, 81%, and 88% of their respective targets.
- Who
- Farmers and agriculture officials in Telangana
- What
- Completion of sowing and transplantation after continuous drizzles
- When
- Following 48‑hour drizzles (date not specified)
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- Rainfall improved soil moisture and replenished farm ponds, enabling planting
- Sowing area completed
- 82.65 lakh acres
- Paddy transplantation area
- 25.46 lakh acres
- Cotton sowing completion
- 98% of target
- Maize sowing completion
- 76% of target
- Rainfall deficit after drizzle
- 19%