Members of the Muslim community in Sangareddy offered special prayers near Mahabub Sagar on Sunday, seeking good rainfall amid deficient monsoon rains. The prayers were organised following a call by religious elder Hafiz Qari Abul Razzaq as crops wither and groundwater levels decline
Telangana is facing a 35 per cent rainfall deficit, with 27 of its 33 districts recording deficient rainfall as of July 16. Weather experts do not expect heavy rain during the remainder of July, raising concerns over agriculture, water availability and possible drought conditions.
Telangana has recorded normal rainfall in June despite deficits in 15 districts. Hyderabad’s rainfall is close to average, while Rangareddy district outperformed with 141.3 mm, the highest in Greater Hyderabad.
Mumbai's seven water reservoirs have dropped to less than seven per cent live storage due to delayed monsoon and inadequate rainfall. The BMC has intensified water conservation measures and enforced supply cuts as concerns over the city's drinking water availability grow
Climate variability is no longer an occasional disruption but a recurring reality, underscoring the need for resilient agricultural systems that can withstand uncertainty
By mid-August, Telangana’s Kharif sowing crossed 1.10 crore acres, surpassing last year’s figures. However, sowing is largely confined to rain-fed areas due to inconsistent rainfall, urea shortages, and irrigation delays. Delayed MSP bonuses have further impacted farmers' liquidity, leading many to opt for less water-intensive crops
This year’s erratic monsoon, accompanied by soaring temperatures, mirrors the 18% national rainfall deficit recorded in 2024, which had already impacted Kharif sowing across the country.
