Saravakota, Bhamini, Meliyaputti, Gara, Jalurumuru and Etcherla are badly affected with the deficit rainfall ranging from 9 to 35 per cent Saravakota, Bhamini, Meliyaputti, Gara, Jalurumuru and Etcherla were affected with the deficit rainfall ranging from 9 to 35 per cent. The crucial month of July has left farmers in misery with the deficit rainfall. The district received 164.9 mm rainfall against the normal of 134.9 mm in June. Many farmers depend on agriculture for livelihood in the backward district and now they are being forced to migrate to other areas.

Source: The Hindu August 12, 2016 04:16 UTC