Telangana reservoirs levels constrict irrigation usage; ground water in State may plummet from 9.46 mgbl to 11.01 mgbl
Telangana's Agriculture Department has issued a contingency plan due to concerning reservoir levels and a predicted 30% rainfall deficit. Farmers are advised to shift from water-intensive crops like paddy to drought-tolerant alternatives to mitigate the impact of falling groundwater levels.
Why it matters
Climate-induced water scarcity poses a significant threat to agricultural productivity and food security in the region.
There are twin reasons for farmers in Telangana to be watchful of amount of water used for cultivation in the ongoing Vanakalam (Kharif) season as the State Agriculture Department has said that reservoir levels in the State are concerning and predicted groundwater levels to plummet by August this year considering 30% deficit rainfall.
Besides, it stated prediction of below-normal rainfall as likely over many parts of the State in August, particularly over northern, central and eastern Telangana and below-normal rainfall as likely over most parts of the State in September.
The information is crucial as the expected area to be sown up to July 15, 2026, depending on rains is 48.35 lakh acres and relying on irrigation is 27.25 lakh acres.
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