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Andhra Groundwater Levels Rise After Consecutive Cyclones, Rayalaseema Still Water‑Stressed
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 09:46 PM
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After two successive cyclones, groundwater tables in Andhra Pradesh have shown improvement, but the Rayalaseema region continues to experience significant water stress.
After Cyclone Tauktae and Cyclone Yaas hit the eastern coast of India in late 2023 and early 2024, the state of Andhra Pradesh recorded a noticeable rise in groundwater levels across several districts. Meteorological data shows that the combined rainfall from the two cyclones contributed to a recharge of aquifers that had been depleted during the dry season.
State officials noted that the improved groundwater tables are expected to benefit farmers and households in the coastal and interior regions, where water scarcity had been a persistent issue. However, the Rayalaseema zone, located in the southern part of the state, remains under severe water stress.
Experts point out that Rayalaseema receives less rainfall and has a higher demand for irrigation due to its agricultural profile. Even with the recent cyclonic rains, the region’s groundwater reserves have not rebounded to the same extent as the rest of the state, prompting concerns about future water availability.
The government has announced plans to enhance rainwater harvesting and to monitor groundwater levels more closely in the Rayalaseema districts. Meanwhile, local communities are urged to adopt water‑conserving practices as the dry season approaches again.
State officials noted that the improved groundwater tables are expected to benefit farmers and households in the coastal and interior regions, where water scarcity had been a persistent issue. However, the Rayalaseema zone, located in the southern part of the state, remains under severe water stress.
Experts point out that Rayalaseema receives less rainfall and has a higher demand for irrigation due to its agricultural profile. Even with the recent cyclonic rains, the region’s groundwater reserves have not rebounded to the same extent as the rest of the state, prompting concerns about future water availability.
The government has announced plans to enhance rainwater harvesting and to monitor groundwater levels more closely in the Rayalaseema districts. Meanwhile, local communities are urged to adopt water‑conserving practices as the dry season approaches again.