Telangana CM Revanth to review El Nino impact, drought conditions on October 12
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is convening a meeting to address the state's rainfall deficit and the resulting drought-like conditions. The government is seeking financial assistance from the Centre to mitigate impacts on agriculture, water supply, and power demand.
Why it matters
Effective drought management is critical for the economic stability of the region and the livelihoods of the farming community.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will hold a special meeting with Ministers on October 12 to review the impact of El Nino and the prevailing rainfall deficit in Telangana , with a focus on relief measures for farmers and steps to address emerging water and power requirements.
The meeting is expected to take stock of conditions in areas that have received insufficient rainfall, the difficulties faced by farmers and the immediate interventions required to mitigate the impact of the dry spell. Agriculture, irrigation, drinking water supply and the rising demand for electricity will be among the key issues on the agenda.
The move comes after an extensive discussion on the rainfall deficit at the recent State Cabinet meeting. Telangana has recorded 17% less rainfall than normal, with drought-like conditions prevailing in nearly 235 mandals, according to official estimates cited by the government.
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