Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Telangana Forms Expert Committee for El Nino Impact
The Telangana government has created a special team of experts to study how El Nino, which is a warming of the Pacific Ocean, might affect the state.
This warming can make the monsoon rains weaker, which is bad for farming.
The team includes people from different government departments, universities, and research centers.
They will talk to people at all levels, from villages to the state, and make plans to help farmers if the weather gets bad.
The team is led by Dr. G. Chinna Reddy and will give advice to the government to help prepare for any problems.
Telangana government formed a high-level expert committee to assess El Nino's impact on agriculture.
Committee to prepare state and district-level contingency plans and recommend mitigation measures.
Panel includes experts from government departments, research institutions, and financial bodies.
Chaired by Planning Board vice-chairman Dr. G. Chinna Reddy, with agriculture secretary as a member.
Committee to consult stakeholders at state, district, mandal, and village levels.
- Who
- Telangana state government
- What
- Formed a high-level expert committee to tackle El Nino impact
- When
- Committee constituted on Saturday, following Cabinet approval on Friday
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To assess and mitigate the impact of El Nino on agriculture and allied sectors
- Committee Chair
- Dr. G. Chinna Reddy (Planning Board vice-chairman)
- Committee Members
- Experts from government departments, research institutions, universities, and financial institutions
- Key Responsibilities
- Assess El Nino impact, formulate strategies, prepare contingency plans
- Stakeholder Consultations
- State, district, mandal, and village levels
- El Nino Impact
- Adverse effects on southwest monsoon rainfall and agriculture
- Committee Convener
- Director of Agriculture
- Government Order
- GO No. 427 issued by the agriculture department
