hinting that the ‘scientifically’ carved map would aid development in the region. “The average district population in the State is around 20 lakh, but Rayalaseema and Prakasam have a ...

The incessant rains in coastal AP and a few parts in Rayalaseema caused heavy damage to kharif crops, particularly paddy, maize, cotton, pulses and millets. Horticultural crops were also badly hit.