Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Govt. Condemned for Drought Response; Farmers in Distress
The government is being blamed for not doing enough to help farmers dealing with a bad drought.
There hasn't been enough rain since June.
Many areas are missing a lot of rain, making it hard for farmers to grow crops.
Because of this, farmers are struggling, and fewer crops are being planted than planned, especially groundnuts, which impacts the farmers.
The state government is criticized for failing to address severe drought conditions.
A 26.89% rainfall deficit was recorded between June 1 and August 7, 2025.
Twelve districts show rainfall deficits exceeding 20%.
Only 52% of the targeted 31.15 lakh hectares were sown during the Kharif season.
Groundnut cultivation reached only 27% of the estimated area.
- Who
- YSRCP Farmers’ Wing and the state government.
- What
- Government is criticized for not addressing drought.
- When
- Between June 1 and August 7, 2025.
- Where
- Multiple districts in the state.
- Why
- Due to severe drought conditions and government inaction.
Critics' View
Government's Response
Government's Response
Critics' View
Government has shown negligence in addressing the drought.
Government's Response
The article does not contain the government's perspective.
- Rainfall Deficit
- 26.89%
- Targeted Sowing
- 31.15 lakh hectares
- Sowing Achieved
- 52%
- Groundnut Cultivation
- 27% of estimated area
- Reporting Date
- August 7, 2025