Telangana has declared 365 mandals across 31 districts drought-affected for Vanakalam 2026. The State recorded a 17 per cent rainfall deficit, while paddy cultivation and crop area declined. The Assembly has sought central assistance, additional employment and a Rs. 20,000-crore relief package
The Telangana government has sought additional urea allocation, citing a fertiliser shortage during Vanakalam. However, the Centre told Parliament that the State received more urea than its pro-rata requirement and had sufficient closing stocks, disputing the shortage claim
