Chittoor and Annamayya Farmers Still Face Dry Spell
Back-to-back cyclones have not eased a long dry spell for farming families in Chittoor and Annamayya districts. Seasonal rainfall is below average, groundwater levels are under severe strain, and the rabi sowing window is approaching fast. Thousands of families across both districts are affected.
Context
Context: Rabi is the winter sowing season, when crops like wheat and mustard are planted after the monsoon. Cyclones often bring heavy rain, but farms need steady rain spread over time, which is why storms alone may not help.
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