Expert panel calls for prudent use of water and power amid El Nino
An expert committee in Telangana is developing a contingency plan to manage water and power resources amid challenging El Nino conditions. Officials are emphasizing the need for scientific assessment, prudent reservoir management, and public awareness to mitigate potential shortages.
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Climate-driven resource scarcity requires proactive governance and cross-sector coordination to ensure food and energy security.
Chairman of the Expert Committee constituted to assess the impact of the prevailing El Nino conditions G. Chinna Reddy said that Telangana is responding to the emerging situation through meticulous planning, scientific assessment and coordinated governance.
Addressing the first meeting of the 27-member multi-disciplinary Expert Committee on Wednesday, Mr. Chinna Reddy, who is also the Vice-Chairman of the State Planning Board, said that district-wise and mandal-wise weather data, rainfall status and crop area details for rainfall-deficit districts had been compiled to enable scientific assessment and evidence-based decision-making.
The committee has been constituted by the State government to prepare a State-level contingency action plan and recommend mitigation and adaptation measures for agriculture and allied sectors.
Emphasising the need for judicious use of water and electricity, he said behavioural change, sustained public awareness and community participation are essential to complement government initiatives.
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