As on 19th October 2016, Chilli has been sown in an area of 493 hectares in Andhra Pradesh. This year acreage is down by 29% than the last year acreage of 695 hectares at the same time. Normal in season area is 24711 hectares. West Godavari reported 493 hectares as compared to 618 hectares sown at the same time last year.
Information source: www.skymetweather.com