Unseasonal rains wreak havoc on Mango farmers in Mancherial

Unseasonal rains accompanied by strong gales caused extensive damage to mango orchards across several mandals in Mancherial district on Thursday night, dealing a severe blow to farmers who were preparing for harvest.

The affected areas include Bheemaram, Nennal, Bheemini, Chennur, Mandamarri, and Thandur mandals. Mangoes that were ready for harvest were strewn across roads, highlighting the extent of the



devastation. Several large mango trees were also uprooted due to the intensity of the winds, adding to the losses incurred by cultivators.

According to official data, Bheemaram mandal recorded the highest rainfall at 23.8 mm, followed by Nennal with 21.3 mm. The district’s average rainfall stood at 5.2 mm. Jaipur mandal received 10 mm of rainfall, while Kannepalli recorded 9.1 mm and 6.5 mm respectively.