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Andhra Pradesh records 42% rainfall deficit, ranks third worst‑hit state this monsoon
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 06:17 AM
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Andhra Pradesh logged a 42% shortfall in monsoon rainfall, placing it as the third most affected state in India this season, reports The Hindu.
The latest monsoon data shows that Andhra Pradesh experienced a 42% deficit in rainfall, making it the third most severely impacted state in the country this season.
This shortfall underscores the uneven distribution of monsoon rains across India, with Andhra Pradesh falling behind many other regions in terms of precipitation received.
Officials and analysts note that such a deficit can affect water reservoirs, agricultural sowing schedules and overall rural livelihoods, prompting calls for careful water management as the season progresses.
This shortfall underscores the uneven distribution of monsoon rains across India, with Andhra Pradesh falling behind many other regions in terms of precipitation received.
Officials and analysts note that such a deficit can affect water reservoirs, agricultural sowing schedules and overall rural livelihoods, prompting calls for careful water management as the season progresses.