The rainfall deficit has left farmers in Telangana struggling with crop failures and financial burdens. Middle-class farmers, in particular, are facing mounting debts, with some reporting loans as high as Rs 8 lakh. The lack of adequate rainfall has also led to reduced yields, with cotton crops expected to produce only a fraction of their normal output. Farmers who relied on informal credit arrangements are now compelled to sell their produce at lower prices to private dealers, further exacerbating their financial woes.