Telangana declares 365 mandals drought-affected, of which 111 severely drought-affected
Telangana has identified 365 mandals as drought‑affected, 111 of them severely impacted. The assessment noted that kharif crop areas in 18 of the state’s 33 districts were affected. Officials cite lower groundwater levels, limited irrigation, and higher prices for farmers. The government plans emergency relief, water‑conservation measures, and support for affected households to mitigate the crisis.