Paddy and other crops drying up in parts of India amid drought and El Niño concerns
What happened
Regional Telugu news reports describe drought-like conditions and drying crops in several districts, including Boudh in Odisha, Mancherial and Khammam. Paddy (వరి) is the crop the topic refers to, though the headlines do not give yield or loss figures.
When it started
The publication dates of these articles are not shown in the information provided, so the timing of the reports is unknown.
How it spread
According to the headlines, rainfall deficiency and El Niño are linked to the crop damage. HMTV's headline says the drought is drying crops in Mancherial district and that farmers are worried, and its link mentions water tankers.
Why it matters
The reports point to worry among farmers over the condition of their crops. The headlines do not say what official relief or assessment measures, if any, have been taken.