Telangana declares 365 mandals drought-affected (111 severe, 254 moderate) for 2026 kharif amid deficient rainfall, with urgent relief measures planned. El Nino Impact in Telangana: 111 mandals classified under severe drought and 254 under moderate drought; relief measures to be. HYDERABAD: The state government on Tuesday declared 365 mandals in 31 districts drought-affected for Kharif-2026 and directed district collectors to initiate relief measures.