Nandyal Collector urges farmers to switch to alternate crops amid El Nino threat
District officials in Nandyal and Anantapur are urging farmers to switch to less water-intensive crops due to the threat of El Nino. The initiative aims to mitigate the impact of predicted below-normal rainfall on groundwater and local agriculture.
Why it matters
Proactive agricultural management is essential for food security and water conservation in regions vulnerable to climate-driven weather patterns.
Nandyal District Collector Rajakumari Ganiya has directed officials of the Agriculture and allied departments to create extensive awareness among farmers and encourage them to focus on cultivating alternative crops, given the likelihood of a severe El Nino impact during the current agricultural season.
The Collector held a review meeting on Monday with officials regarding various issues, during which she noted that meteorological forecasts predict below-normal rainfall this year. She instructed officials to implement a special action plan and raise widespread awareness to encourage farmers to opt for alternative crops, as there was a possibility of dry weather and high temperatures persisting for 15 to 20 days even if rainfall occurs.
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