Two farmers from Warangal, Telangana, Metla Uppalamma, 50, and Banothu Ramulu, 58, sadly ended their lives after losing their crops and struggling with heavy debts.
Both had invested in cotton, paddy, or maize farming but couldn't recover from repeated losses, showing just how tough things have become for local farmers.
Telangana drought prompts meeting with PM
Telangana is facing a major drought this year, with 17% less rainfall than usual. Water levels are low, and 365 mandals across 31 districts have been declared drought-affected.
The state has lost 13.22 lakh acres of crops so far.
In response, the Telangana government plans to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 15 to ask for urgent financial aid for struggling farmers.