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Seven Low-Pressure Systems Sweep Andhra Pradesh Yet Rainfall Remains Sparse
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 09:37 PM
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Seven low‑pressure systems moved across Andhra Pradesh this week, but the state recorded only minimal rainfall, leaving drought‑prone areas still thirsty.
A series of seven low‑pressure systems traversed Andhra Pradesh over the past seven days, according to the India Meteorological Department. While such systems typically bring widespread showers, satellite imagery showed only scattered cloud cover over most districts.
Rain gauges across the state reported totals well below the expected monsoon threshold, with many districts receiving less than 10 mm of rain in the entire period. Areas already facing water stress, especially in the Rayalaseema region, saw no significant change in reservoir levels.
State officials warned that the lack of substantial precipitation could exacerbate agricultural distress ahead of the upcoming sowing season. The meteorological department has cautioned that further low‑pressure activity does not guarantee heavy rain, urging farmers to continue water‑conservation measures.
Rain gauges across the state reported totals well below the expected monsoon threshold, with many districts receiving less than 10 mm of rain in the entire period. Areas already facing water stress, especially in the Rayalaseema region, saw no significant change in reservoir levels.
State officials warned that the lack of substantial precipitation could exacerbate agricultural distress ahead of the upcoming sowing season. The meteorological department has cautioned that further low‑pressure activity does not guarantee heavy rain, urging farmers to continue water‑conservation measures.