Light to moderate rains lashed Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts on Thursday, bringing relief to farmers. The districts recorded rainfall deficits of 6 per cent and 7 per cent, respectively, as paddy, cotton and maize crops showed signs of stress
The erstwhile Adilabad district continues to face below-normal rainfall more than 45 days after the onset of the southwest monsoon. Farmers are worried about the prolonged dry spell and are also struggling with a shortage of farm labourers, increasing cultivation costs
Farmers are facing crop losses due to a prolonged dry spell, despite early monsoon rains. With rainfall deficits across four districts, many ryots fear failed germination and rising input costs, leading to mounting debt and anxiety.
