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Agriculture
Frequent Power Cuts and Low Voltage Hamper Farmers in Medak, Telangana
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 04:02 AM
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Farmers in Medak district are grappling with low voltage and regular power outages, which are disrupting irrigation and crop production, reports Telangana Today.
Farmers across Medak district of Telangana are facing persistent low‑voltage supply and frequent power cuts, according to a report by Telangana Today. The irregular electricity provision is affecting the operation of electric pumps that many cultivators rely on for irrigating their fields.
The interruptions have forced several farmers to delay sowing and to resort to diesel‑powered generators, raising their production costs. Crop growth cycles are being disrupted, especially for water‑intensive crops such as paddy and cotton.
Local farmer groups have approached district authorities seeking immediate remedial measures, urging the power utility to stabilise voltage levels and minimise outages during critical irrigation periods. The situation underscores the broader challenges rural electricity users face in maintaining agricultural productivity.
The interruptions have forced several farmers to delay sowing and to resort to diesel‑powered generators, raising their production costs. Crop growth cycles are being disrupted, especially for water‑intensive crops such as paddy and cotton.
Local farmer groups have approached district authorities seeking immediate remedial measures, urging the power utility to stabilise voltage levels and minimise outages during critical irrigation periods. The situation underscores the broader challenges rural electricity users face in maintaining agricultural productivity.