Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Atchannaidu Orders Advance Measures Against El Niño Risks
Minister K. Atchannaidu visited Bapatla Agriculture College on Monday.
He spoke with district collector Dr. V. Vinod Kumar about preparing for possible dry conditions linked to Super El Niño.
The minister asked officials to work out how much animal feed may be needed.
He also said feed should be sent on time to places where it is scarce.
Officials were asked to use available water carefully so crops already growing can be protected.
Agriculture, Irrigation and Animal Husbandry teams were told to work together.
They should check the situation regularly and take steps to help farmers and livestock owners.
Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu ordered officials to prepare for possible drought-like conditions linked to Super El Niño.
He discussed precautionary measures with Bapatla district collector Dr. V. Vinod Kumar during a visit to Bapatla Agriculture College on Monday.
Officials were told to estimate fodder needs and coordinate timely supplies to areas facing shortages.
Atchannaidu urged efficient use of available water resources to protect standing crops.
Agriculture, Irrigation and Animal Husbandry departments were directed to coordinate and periodically review the situation.
- Who
- Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu, Bapatla district collector Dr. V. Vinod Kumar, and officials from Agriculture, Irrigation and Animal Husbandry departments.
- What
- Officials were directed to prepare for possible drought-like conditions by planning fodder supplies, using water efficiently and coordinating departmental responses.
- When
- Monday; no date was specified.
- Where
- Bapatla Agriculture College, Bapatla district.
- Why
- To protect farmers, livestock owners, standing crops and the agriculture and animal husbandry sectors from possible effects of Super El Niño and deficit rainfall.
Officials’ preparation
Potential risks
Response to possible dry conditions
Officials’ preparation
Atchannaidu directed departments to coordinate, review conditions periodically, plan fodder supplies and use water efficiently.
Potential risks
The article identifies possible drought-like conditions due to Super El Niño and deficit rainfall as risks to farmers, livestock owners, standing crops and fodder availability.
- Minister
- K. Atchannaidu, Agriculture Minister
- Visit location
- Bapatla Agriculture College
- District collector
- Dr. V. Vinod Kumar
- Risk cited
- Possible drought-like conditions linked to Super El Niño and deficit rainfall
- Livestock preparation
- Assess fodder resources and needs, and arrange timely supply to areas facing shortages
- Crop preparation
- Use available water resources efficiently to protect standing crops
- Departments directed to coordinate
- Agriculture, Irrigation and Animal Husbandry