Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Telangana ministers urge collective action against El Nino
In Telangana, ministers are working together to fight the effects of El Nino, which is causing problems like less rain and dry conditions.
They are asking everyone, from local leaders to farmers, to work together to save water and protect crops.
The government is telling officials to teach farmers about crops that need less water and to make sure there is enough drinking water for everyone.
They also want to collect rainwater in special pits to help the groundwater.
The ministers say that just like during the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone needs to work together to solve this problem.
Telangana government is directing coordinated efforts to combat El Nino effects.
Ministers reviewed contingency plans and emphasized collective action.
Awareness campaigns and water conservation measures are being intensified.
Farmers are advised to adopt crops requiring less water based on local conditions.
Government proposes mandatory rainwater harvesting pits for new buildings.
- Who
- Ministers and officials of Telangana government, local communities, farmers
- What
- Review of contingency plan for El Nino effects and directives for collective action
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Karimnagar, Telangana
- Why
- To safeguard agriculture and ensure drinking water security amid El Nino effects
Proactive Government Response
Community and Farmer Involvement
Government's Role
Proactive Government Response
The government is directing administrative machinery and public representatives to coordinate efforts to safeguard agriculture and ensure drinking water security.
Community and Farmer Involvement
Local communities and farmers are encouraged to adopt water-conserving crops and participate in awareness campaigns.
Awareness and Planning
Proactive Government Response
Officials are directed to intensify awareness campaigns and monitor reservoir storage, groundwater levels, and rainfall.
Community and Farmer Involvement
Farmers are advised to make informed decisions on crop selection based on scientific guidance.
Water Conservation
Proactive Government Response
The government proposes making rainwater harvesting pits mandatory for new buildings.
Community and Farmer Involvement
Mass awareness campaigns are launched to encourage water conservation and improve groundwater levels.
- Location
- Karimnagar, Telangana
- Date
- Sunday
- Ministers Involved
- Tummala Nageswara Rao, Duddilla Sridhar Babu, Ponnam Prabhakar, Adluri Laxman Kumar
- Key Actions
- Awareness campaigns, water conservation, crop planning, monitoring reservoir storage
- Focus Areas
- Agriculture, drinking water security, groundwater levels, rainfall monitoring