# World Bank says AI weather forecasts saved Telangana farmers $560 each

2026-08-09T14:35:26+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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The World Bank's World Development Report 2026 says AI-powered weather forecasts helped small farmers in Telangana save up to $560 each by adjusting their farming practices. The report, released on Tuesday, cites a 2025 study in Medak and Mahbubnagar districts. It urges developing countries to adopt small, low-cost AI tools to boost productivity and improve lives. World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill said developing economies cannot afford to miss the AI revolution, as they did the first Industrial Revolution. The report recommends governments use AI for tax collection, disaster response, and healthcare.

## Coverage

- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/news/report/ai-forecasts-save-telangana-farmers-usd-560-world-bank-report/20260809.htm>
- telanganatoday.com <https://telanganatoday.com/ai-powered-weather-forecasts-help-small-farmers-in-telangana-save-usd-560-each-wb-report>
- siasat.com <https://www.siasat.com/telangana-farmers-saved-560-each-through-ai-forecasts-report-3521739/>

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