The rainfall deficit has led to challenges in agriculture, with a significant reduction in Kharif crop cultivation and a decline in paddy production by 18%. The reduced inflows into reservoirs have also impacted water availability and hydropower generation, which fell to 422 MW compared to 1,940 MW last year. The increased electricity demand has led to a rise in power purchase costs. Farmers and residents dependent on agriculture and hydropower are particularly affected by these conditions.