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Telangana Farmers Rely on Water Tankers as Dry Spell Endangers Crops

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Farmers in Telangana are increasingly turning to water tankers to irrigate their fields as a prolonged dry spell threatens standing crops. According to India Meteorological Department data, the state received only 3.5 mm of rainfall between October 1 and 21, compared with the normal 75.6 mm for that period. This represents a deficit of about 95%. The shortfall has left farmers struggling to keep their crops alive without adequate natural rainfall.

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