Telangana has declared 365 mandals drought-affected for Vanakalam 2026, but farmers’ organisations have criticised the delay, alleged exclusions despite crop losses and questioned contingency measures. They have also sought compensation assurances and urged the government to expedite drought assessment and assistance. Hyderabad: Farmers and different farmer organisations have criticised the State government for delaying the declaration of drought-hit mandals and failing to assure them of compensation for crop losses.