Devotees forced to leave Lord Ganesha idols on dried-up riverbed in Andhra amid drought

Devotees in Andhra Pradesh's Puttlur left Ganesh idols on the dry Chitravati riverbed after finding no water for visarjan. The incident highlights worsening water shortages in the region, where nearly 60% of borewells have reportedly dried up. Andhra Pradesh has experienced significant rainfall variability, with several areas facing water stress after periods of inadequate rainfall.