El Nino beckons Telangana Irrigation Minister to call for plan prioritising drinking water over irrigation
Telangana Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has advised farmers to prioritize drinking water over irrigation due to the impact of El Nino on monsoon rainfall. Agricultural experts are encouraging the cultivation of less water-intensive crops to manage the anticipated water shortage in reservoirs.
Why it matters
Climate-driven water scarcity poses a significant threat to agricultural productivity and necessitates strategic resource management.
Telangana Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy urged farmers to be alert during the ongoing Kharif season in view of the impact of El Nino, which led to weakened southwest monsoon and reduced rainfall in various parts of the country.
The article provides a factual report on government advice and climate-related agricultural adjustments.
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