Floods damaged crops on 13,000 acres in Andhra’s Srikakulam, says Agriculture Department
Floods in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district have damaged 13,000 acres of crops, primarily paddy. The Agriculture Department is currently assessing the losses and considering the use of drones to distribute nutrients to help surviving crops recover.
Why it matters
Crop damage due to flooding threatens local food security and the livelihoods of farmers, necessitating government intervention and financial support.
Floods have damaged crops on 13,000 acres in Srikakulam district, and the Agriculture Department expects to finish counting the losses in a couple of days, Joint Director of Agriculture Y.V. Murali Krishna said. Crops in some areas could still survive, he told The Hindu
Mr. Murali Krishna and other senior officials have been visiting the flood-affected areas of Burja, Amadalavalasa, Polaki, Santhabommali and other mandals. The first round of inspection in Allina and other villages of Burja mandal was completed on Monday (September 28, 2026).
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