The Hindu

Despite 51% rainfall deficit, AP sustains kharif cultivation through advance planning: Atchannaidu

The Minister said Andhra Pradesh received only 192.8 mm of rainfall between the first week of June and August 25, against the normal 393.7 mm, recording a deficit of 51%. Despite the adverse conditions, kharif crops had been raised in 20.35 lakh hectares, he said.