Telangana has declared 365 mandals drought-affected for Vanakalam 2026, but farmers’ organisations have criticised the delay, alleged exclusions despite crop losses and questioned contingency measures. They have also sought compensation assurances and urged the government to expedite drought assessment and assistance.
A 47-year-old farmer allegedly ended his life by consuming pesticide near the Chanaka-Korata irrigation project in Adilabad. Police said he had suffered crop losses for two years and was under financial stress after reportedly availing a Rs 15 lakh loan
Telangana farmers are protesting against power outages that are causing significant crop losses in the region. The farmers demand a resolution to the power supply issues to prevent further agricultural damages.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy had earlier revealed the preliminary estimates that around 1.53 lakh acres got damaged during the rains and assured farmers of support
Aggu Anasuya of Gurrevula village in Kannaigudem mandal in the district got married to Mallaiah of Lenkalagadda of Palimela mandal in Bhupalpally district 35 years ago.
