However, crops dependent on lift irrigation schemes, particularly those in tail-end areas, were facing water stress. She directed Agriculture Department officials to create awareness among farmers on cultivation methods that require less water. She instructed Irrigation officials to fill all 22 tanks under lift irrigation schemes over the next 10 days and ensure adequate water supply to tail-end agricultural lands. Transco officials were instructed to ensure uninterrupted power supply for lift irrigation systems. Mandapeta MLA Vegulla Jogeswara Rao urged officials to stand by farmers during the difficult season and take timely steps to reduce their hardships.