El Nino impact severe, will be at peak till February: Telangana Chief Secretary
Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has warned that the El Nino weather phenomenon will peak through February, causing severe water shortages and rising temperatures. The government is prioritizing drinking water supplies and implementing conservation measures across several districts.
Why it matters
Climate-driven resource scarcity poses a direct threat to public health and agricultural stability in the affected regions.
Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Thursday (October 15, 2026) said that the impact of El Nino weather phenomena is currently severe, which will be at the peak till February. Its impact was observed on the [southwest] monsoon and temperatures have risen by 2c to 3c.
The top official said that providing electricity would not be of help as groundwater levels have dropped significantly and directions were issued to prioritise drinking water supply.
Speaking to media personnel during field-level inspections taken up to assess the situation of El Nino on Thursday (October 15, 2026), he said that officials of various departments have to work in coordination to protect the standing crops for the next 15 to 20 days.
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