Cabinet Sub-Committee seeks to draw up department-wise plan to tackle El Nino induced drought conditions
The Telangana government has formed a Cabinet Sub-Committee to develop a department-wise action plan to mitigate the impact of El Niño-induced drought. The committee aims to secure water, electricity, and agricultural support for affected regions.
Why it matters
Effective drought management is critical for food security and rural economic stability in regions vulnerable to climate-driven weather patterns.
Cabinet Sub-Committee seeks to draw up department-wise plan to tackle El Nino induced drought conditions left Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka chairing a Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting on Drought, El Nino conditions in Hyderabad on Friday. By Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/telangana/6zy5uv/article71617426.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-23%20at%206.32.52%20PM.jpeg 358 mandals provisionally identified as drought-affected based on rainfall, crop coverage HYDERABAD The Cabinet Sub-Committee on Drought and El Nino conditions chaired by Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday resolved to prepare a comprehensive and department-wise action plan to tackle the drought caused by El Nino conditions. The plans will focus on safeguarding supply of water for drinking and irrigation and ensuring uninterrupted electricity, agricultural support and rural employment so that people do not face hardships in the coming days.
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