Andhra Pradesh

May 2024 has shattered many global temperature records on land and in the oceans. It was no different, as parts of India recorded some of its harshest temperatures.

In recent years, there has been a notable trend towards overdependence on groundwater for irrigation in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka and the Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh. The transformation in the region has been marked by a growing number of cases where farmers are drilling borewells as a response to the declining water table over the years.

“Achaar matt chhuo”, “Avoid taking a head shower”, “Don’t go to places of worship”

Location: Araku Valley, ASR District, Andhra Pradesh, India (18.3246, 82.8796)

The large volume of wastewater remains untreated due to inadequate wastewater treatment facilities and the struggle to regulate it in many countries in the world. But it is being reused as a source of irrigation in urban and peri-urban areas.

In recent years, the impact of the wastes discharged in the Bay of Bengal has been significant due to high effluent inflow from secured sources. It was observed that the heavy metal concentrations in the Bay coast sediments were considerately high and varied among sampling points.

Centre identifies 13 focus states lagging in implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission

A recent study ‘Impact of large-scale, government legislated and funded organic farming training on pesticide use in Andhra Pradesh, India: a cross-sectional study’ assessed the impact of the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) programme.

Environment Ministry reports reduction in environmental clearance time from 150 to 90 days

COVID-19 has been spreading fast in rural areas while issues related to its management and the government’s response to the pandemic remain.