Andhra Pradesh faces 54.73% rainfall deficit; YSRCP demands drought emergency

Andhra Pradesh has recorded a 54.73% rainfall deficit affecting 653 of 685 mandals, prompting YSRCP leader Nagi Reddy to demand a drought emergency declaration and special relief package for farmers. The state government has not yet responded, and the extent of crop damage and economic impact remains unquantified. This development highlights acute climate vulnerability in a major agricultural state, with potential implications for food supply and rural distress.