Summary:
more-inAcute water problem seems impending in the ensuing summer, if the groundwater levels in some of the districts in Coastal Andhra are any indication. Excess rainfallSurprisingly, Rayalaseema Sub Division, which is normally considered ‘drought prone area’, will not experience any water problem in the ensuing summer. There was an average abnormal rise of groundwater levels by 10.89 m (36 feet) between June and Nov.
2017. As a result of the large rainfall deficit and utilisation of water for agriculture and other purposes, the groundwater levels started falling from November. Scanty rainfall during the entire wet period, and growing water consumption are said to be reasons for their situation..