Across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh. Unseasonal rainfall caused by cyclone Pethai has left farmers in a quandary. Paddy crop in 7,316 hectares under water in AP. Paddy farmers were distraught after their crop which was nearing harvest was inundated by the rains. Preliminary reports said paddy crop in 7,316 hectares was inundated while lodging of crop was reported in 38,664 hectares.