Telangana prepares drought report as 320 mandals face severe conditions
- Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju directed officials to prepare a comprehensive report on the state’s drought conditions immediately.
- Preliminary assessments identified 320 mandals across 18 districts as facing severe drought conditions, officials said.
- The state recorded a 17% rainfall deficit during the June–September southwest monsoon, affecting agriculture and water availability.
- Officials will assess rainfall, groundwater, agriculture and drinking water before finalising the drought report by October-end.
Source: ap7am.com
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