Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Andhra Pradesh combats El Niño with action plan
Andhra Pradesh is facing a big problem because of El Niño, which is causing less rain than usual.
The government is trying to help farmers by giving them special seeds and advice on what crops to grow.
They are also setting up a special team to monitor the situation and provide updates.
Farmers are worried about how well these measures will work, but the government is reassuring them that they will get all the help they need.
Andhra Pradesh has a 53.7% rainfall deficit during the southwest monsoon.
21 out of 28 districts are facing rainfall deficit, with 6 districts under severe deficit.
Crop sowing is less than 50% in 12 districts, with critical situations in Annamayya, Bapatla, Prakasam, and Markapuram.
The government is distributing contingency seeds and promoting alternative crops and climate-resilient farming practices.
A 24x7 State El Niño Crop Protection Mission is being established to monitor and provide updates on the situation.
- Who
- Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu and officials of Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Implementation of a comprehensive action plan to combat El Niño impact on crops
- When
- During the southwest monsoon season
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To safeguard crops and support farmers against the impact of El Niño conditions
Government Support
Farmers' Concerns
Crop Protection Measures
Government Support
The government is implementing a comprehensive action plan to safeguard crops and support farmers.
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers are concerned about the effectiveness of these measures in mitigating the impact of El Niño.
Seed Availability
Government Support
The government has arranged contingency seeds and is distributing them in high-risk areas.
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers are worried about the timely availability and distribution of seeds.
Crop Insurance
Government Support
The government is promoting crop insurance schemes to protect farmers' livelihoods.
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers are concerned about the enrollment deadlines and the coverage of these schemes.
- Rainfall Deficit
- 53.7%
- Normal Rainfall Expected
- 225.7 mm
- Rainfall Received
- 104.5 mm
- Districts with Severe Rainfall Deficit
- West Godavari, Annamayya, East Godavari, Visakhapatnam, Chittoor, Prakasam
- Mandals with Severe Rainfall Deficit
- 249
- Mandals with Rainfall Deficit
- 359
- Crop Sowing Coverage
- Less than 50% in 12 districts
- Contingency Seeds Arranged
- 14,078 quintals
- Seeds Required by July 31
- 26,950 quintals
- Seeds Required by August 15
- 95,838 quintals