Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu asks officials to declare drought-hit mandals in Andhra Pradesh on October 1
Calling for a scientific assessment of deficit rainfall conditions under the influence of El Nino, the Chief Minister bats for micro-irrigation to safeguard crops and insists that there be no drinking water shortage anywhere in the State; preliminary estimates for 2026-Kharif season indicate the impact of El Nino on 513 mandals with situation in 268 being severe
· 9/19/2026, 12:47:46 PM· 2 min read
Calling for a scientific assessment of deficit rainfall conditions under the influence of El Nino, the Chief Minister bats for micro-irrigation to safeguard crops and insists that there be no drinking water shortage anywhere in the State; preliminary estimates for 2026-Kharif season indicate the impact of El Nino on 513 mandals with situation in 268 being severe
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