El Niño impact worries Andhra as Naidu orders steps to control prices
- Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to tackle El Niño’s impact and protect farmers from weather-related losses.
- He asked officials to keep prices of rice, onions, palm oil and red gram under control amid supply concerns.
- Andhra Pradesh has recorded a 50.7% rainfall deficit, with El Niño affecting crops in Kurnool, Nandyal and Anantapur.
- Naidu said ₹190 crore has been allocated to protect high-risk horticulture crops, while ₹60 crore is ready for contingency plans.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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