Stating that Telangana may face a severe crisis due to the anticipated impact of El Niño, with shortages of drinking water, irrigation water and electricity posing major challenges over the next eight to ten months, the CM appealed to the farmers, political parties, public representatives and citizens to join hands with govt to tackle the situation. Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy has urged farmers to cooperate with the state govt and not to go for paddy cultivation in the upcoming ‘yasangi’ (rabi).
He called on the Centre to extend generous assistance through schemes, funded jointly by the Centre and state, with contributions of 60% and 40% respectively. He said water storage in the Krishna was 72% below the required level and that the Godavari basin had a 40% shortfall. Rainfall was also 23% deficit, according to the figures cited by him. Addressing a press conference after reviewing the El Nino situation, irrigation and drinking water and power crisis with available cabinet ministers and officials, the CM said scientists had warned about the possibility of extreme heat and water scarcity in 2026. He said reports indicated that nearly 10 lakh acres could face the risk of crop loss.
The CM announced the constitution of a cabinet sub-committee, headed by deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, which will hold an all-party meeting to take suggestions from opposition parties, scientists, intellectuals and various organisations on the El Nino conditions.
He said he would lead a delegation to Delhi in the first week of Nov to meet the Union home minister and other ministers. He described the anticipated impact as a major natural disaster and said govt had prepared an action plan to address the challenges. He expressed concern over declining water availability in the river basins. Officials had been instructed to take all possible measures to prevent crops from drying up. Govt would also prepare proposals seeking central assistance for farmers affected by crop losses during the monsoon and those who might have to forgo cultivation in the next season. Govt has appointed a nodal officer for media coordination and would establish a toll-free number. Cultural troupes would be mobilised to create public awareness, while journalists, experts, film personalities, sportspersons and artists would be requested to spread the message of water and electricity conservation. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Hyderabad | Silver Rate in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Petrol Price in Hyderabad | Diesel Price in Hyderabad | CNG Price in Hyderabad | LPG Price in Hyderabad