Farmers in Andhra Pradesh, known as the ‘Rice Bowl of India,’ face a looming crisis due to water scarcity. The Krishna River, a lifeline for irrigation, is at the center of a dispute with Telangana. As the matter goes to the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal, concerns grow for nearly 30 lakh acres without irrigation. Farmers fear potential crop losses and economic hardship. The dispute includes the allocation of Polavaram waters and concerns over the Palamuru-Rangareddy project. Delayed water releases and fears of unseasonal weather further exacerbate the situation. The outcome may undo the agricultural progress made in recent years.
Andhra Pradesh’s Agricultural Crisis: Uncertainty Looms Over Water Sharing Dispute
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