Kharif farming gathers pace in Rayalaseema districts amid El Nino concerns
Farmers in the Rayalaseema region are beginning Kharif 2026 planting operations despite concerns over uneven monsoon rainfall and potential El Nino impacts. While some districts report surplus rainfall, others face deficits, leading to cautious agricultural planning.
Why it matters
Agricultural output in this region is highly sensitive to monsoon patterns, making these climate-linked decisions critical for local food security and farmer livelihoods.
Agricultural activity has gathered pace across Chittoor, Annamayya, and Sri Sathya Sai districts with the start of Kharif 2026 amid an uneven southwest monsoon, coupled with growing agrarian concern over a possible El Nino-linked rain deficit.
The article provides objective data from meteorological reports and farmer perspectives without editorializing.
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