Rain Brings Relief to Kharif Crops in Telangana’s Adilabad, Farmers Await More Showers
By jayesh chouhan 2026-07-23 12:52:23
Recent rainfall brings a lifeline to Kharif crops in Telangana's Adilabad; farmers now await substantial rains
Adilabad (Telangana): Moderate rainfall over the past two days has brought significant relief to farmers in Telangana's Adilabad district. Farmers, who had been grappling with a prolonged dry spell, state that this rain has saved Kharif crops—such as cotton, soybean, and red gram (arhar)—from withering. However, they believe that adequate and consistent rainfall over the next 15 days is crucial for a good harvest.
Cotton is the primary cash crop in Adilabad district, cultivated across approximately 4.30 lakh acres. Additionally, soybean has been sown on about 56,000 acres and red gram on 42,000 acres. While crops belonging to farmers who sowed on time have benefited from the recent rain, those who sowed late are still facing issues such as stunted plant growth and poor seed germination.
Rainfall data indicates that most parts of the erstwhile Adilabad district have still received below-normal rainfall. Between June 1 and July 22, Komaram Bheem Asifabad district recorded 353 mm of rainfall against a normal of 432 mm—a deficit of 18 percent. Mancherial recorded 305.7 mm against 380.4 mm (-20%), Adilabad recorded 279.2 mm against 432.2 mm (-36%), and Nirmal recorded 280.2 mm against 380.8 mm (-26%). These figures clearly show that a rainfall deficit persists across most areas of the district.
Sedmaki Prabhu, a farmer from Chintaguda village in Adilabad Rural Mandal, stated that the rainfall over the last two days has proven to be a lifeline for the crops. He stated that while the cotton and soybean plants have survived, good rainfall in the coming days is essential for their optimal growth. If sufficient rain does not occur soon, production could be adversely affected.
The impact of scanty rainfall is not limited to agriculture alone. Drought-like conditions have led to a shortage of green fodder in the villages, increasing the difficulties faced by livestock rearers. Villagers are compelled to take their goats, sheep, and cows to the fringes of forests for grazing. According to Prabhu, there are around 500 head of cattle in the neighboring village of Kothur, where the crisis regarding drinking water and green fodder is becoming increasingly severe.
Farmers say that while recent rains have certainly raised hopes, the success of the Kharif season will now depend on the rainfall received in the coming days. If there is adequate rainfall, crop growth will improve, bringing relief to both farmers and livestock rearers.
