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AP records 16% surplus rain in 2024-25 water year
The New Indian Express Vijayawada
|June 02, 2025
Widespread, timely rains have set stage for promising kharif season
ANDHRA Pradesh recorded a significant rainfall surplus during the 2024-25 water year (June 1 to May 31), with an average of 1,135.2 mm rainfall across its 679 mandals in 26 districts. This marks a 16.4% increase over the normal average of 975.3 mm, offering much-needed relief to the state after the previous year's deficit.
In stark contrast, the 2023-24 water year saw a 17.1% shortfall, with just 719.5 mm of rainfall against a normal of 867.9 mm. The improvement in 2024-25 represents a gain of 415.7 mm and is being hailed as a positive turnaround for agriculture, water supply, and groundwater recharge.
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