Bitter times for Rayalaseema’s sweet lime farmers
Sweet‑lime growers in Rayalaseema are experiencing mounting losses as inadequate rainfall and dropping groundwater levels have created severe water shortages. The shortage endangers orchards in multiple mandals, pushing many cultivators into financial distress. Officials and experts warn that the crisis could jeopardize the region’s sweet‑lime industry and the livelihoods of those who depend on it.