Minister calls for judicious use of water in Krishna and Godavari deltas
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu has ordered officials in the Krishna and Godavari deltas to implement strict water conservation measures due to El Nino-related climate risks. The directive prioritizes drinking water and specific crop needs, mandating coordination between departments to prevent waste.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the practical, localized management strategies required to mitigate the impact of climate-driven water scarcity on agriculture and public health.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu ordered the Collectors of 10 districts in Godavari and Krishna deltas to conduct Irrigation Advisory Board meetings to spread awareness among farmers about El Nino so that its impact could be mitigated.
Addressing Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers of the two delta systems through a teleconference on the agro-climatic conditions caused by El Nino on Saturday, Mr. Rama Naidu said the officials of Water Resources and Revenue Departments to work with close coordination to protect the interests of farmers and noted that for the first time ever, Sileru river waters were being utilized to meet the Kharif crop requirements of Godavari delta.
He suggested that the water supplied through Pushkara and Yeleru canals should be strictly used only to meet drinking water requirements and for Irrigated Dry (ID) crops.
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