Story highlights
- Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has ordered that the drought-affected mandals in Andhra Pradesh be officially declared by October 1.
- According to preliminary estimates, drought conditions prevail in 513 mandals, of which 268 are severely affected and 245 are moderately affected.
- Collectors should submit reports by September 24.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has ordered that the drought-affected mandals in Andhra Pradesh be officially declared by October 1. According to preliminary estimates, drought conditions prevail in 513 mandals, of which 268 are severely affected and 245 are moderately affected. Collectors should submit reports by September 24. A state-level committee will examine them on September 29 and make recommendations to the Disaster Management Department. The official announcement will pave the way for farmers to get crop damage compensation, insurance claims, input subsidies, drinking water and fodder assistance. The list will be released district-wise.
