Telangana all-party meet on drought, El Nino conditions on October 28
The Telangana government has scheduled an all-party meeting to address the severe drought and El Nino conditions affecting the state. The discussion will focus on water conservation, power supply for agriculture, and drought relief measures.
Why it matters
Addressing the impact of climate-driven water scarcity is vital for the agricultural sector and the livelihoods of farmers in the region.
Telangana all-party meet on drought, El Nino conditions on October 28 left A farmer showing his dried-up paddy field during the Kharif season in Nalgonda district on Saturday. The district is reeling under the severe impact of El Nino during the Kharif season, with crops withering due to deficient rainfall and water scarcity. NAGARA GOPAL The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/pkpgoc/article71625859.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/_NGP9908.jpg NAGARA GOPAL Hyderabad, Telangana, 24/10/2026: A farmer showing his dried-up paddy field during the Kharif season in Nalgonda district on Saturday. The district is reeling under the severe impact of El Nino during the Kharif season, with crops withering due to deficient rainfall and water scarcity. The district's major reservoir, Nagarjuna Sagar, has seen its water level plummet to 530 feet against its Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 590 feet as a direct consequence.
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