Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday directed officials to ensure uninterrupted round-the-clock power supply to protect standing crops from withering amid prevailing rain-deficit conditions in Telangana .
At a review meeting with senior officials on the impact of deficient rainfall and El Niño, and the status of electricity and drinking water supplies across the state, the CM warned of suspensions over negligence and directed all departments to prepare for El Niño impact until June.
To strengthen monitoring at the grassroots level, the CM directed appointment of Group-1 and Group-2 officers to monitor rainfall deficits, electricity supply, drinking water availability, and cattle fodder requirements. The CM directed all departments to prepare a comprehensive action plan extending until next June to address the consequences of deficient rainfall. He directed officials to organise gram sabhas between Dasara and Diwali to educate people about the consequences of deficient rainfall. Cultural troupes, known as Kala Jathas, will be used to spread awareness about El Niño, water conservation, electricity conservation and the measures required to prepare for the coming months. 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
He will hold an informal cabinet meeting on El Niño impact at the secretariat today from 4pm onwards.