Erratic power supply killing our crops: Farmers

Wanaparthy: Farmers from Peddagudem in Kadukuntla village of Wanaparthy mandal protested on Thursday alleging that their crops were withering due to irregular electricity supply. They held the protest in front of local sub-station and on the main road.

Protesting ryots expressed distress, noting that while a 12-hour supply had been promised, they were not receiving even six hours of reliable, quality power. Power outages were preventing borewells and motors from functioning, thereby depriving crops of water and causing them to dry.

Following the protest, officials arrived at the site to assess the situation. Electrical DE Srinivasulu explained to farmers difficulties in maintaining adequate supply arose due to increased demand caused by the El Niño effect.

Additional collector Kheema Naik and Srinivasulu spoke with farmers and assured the issue would be resolved. The protest was withdrawn after they assured measures to ensure a continuous power supply for agriculture.

Meanwhile, Mandal BRS presidents K Manikyam, Raghu Vardhan Reddy, and others; sarpanch Tirupataiah; former sarpanches Haritha Balakrishna and Kondaiah; and village presidents Venkatesh and Ashok joined the protest.

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