All districts in Andhra Pradesh report deficient rainfall
Andhra Pradesh is facing a significant rainfall deficit of 52.4%, with no districts reporting normal precipitation levels. The India Meteorological Department does not forecast substantial rain for the state until early August.
Why it matters
Severe rainfall deficits threaten agricultural output and water security in the region, impacting the livelihoods of farmers.
As July draws to an end, Andhra Pradesh’s rainfall deficit stands at 52.4%, with not even one district reporting normal rainfall.
According to rainfall status on the Directorate of Economics and Statistics on July 30, Thursday, the districts of Prakasam, East Godavari, Visakhapatnam, Annamayya and Chittoor have reported large rainfall deficit, whereas the remaining districts have all reported deficient rainfall.
For a long time, rainfall in NTR and SPSR Nellore districts remained normal, but as days progressed without much rainfall, the deficit percentage has risen in these two districts as well.
While a deep depression was formed over the Bay of Bengal, much of its activity is focussed in the States of Odisha and now in Chhattisgarh. A.P. has not received much rain, apart from light showers here and there.
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