Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Telangana Minister Reviews El Niño Impact
Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar held a meeting to discuss the severe rainfall deficit caused by El Niño.
He advised officials to be accessible to the public and recommended growing crops that use less water.
He also emphasized the importance of conserving rainwater and restoring groundwater levels.
Farmers were advised to be aware of water conservation techniques to prevent feed shortages for animals.
Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar held a review meeting on El Niño impact in Husnabad, Siddipet district.
Severe rainfall deficit conditions have arisen in Telangana due to El Niño.
Officials were advised to be accessible to the public and to take government programs to the people.
Minister recommended growing crops that use less water and conserving rainwater.
Farmers were advised to be aware of water conservation techniques to prevent feed shortages for animals.
- Who
- Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar
- What
- Review meeting on El Niño impact
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- IOC office in Husnabad, Siddipet district
- Why
- To discuss severe rainfall deficit conditions and measures to mitigate the impact
Government Measures
Public Awareness
Accessibility of Officials
Government Measures
Officials should be accessible to the public at the field level in rural areas.
Public Awareness
Public needs to be aware of the government programs and measures.
Agricultural Practices
Government Measures
Government recommends growing crops that use less water due to drought-like conditions.
Public Awareness
Farmers need to be aware of water conservation techniques to prevent feed shortages for animals.
- Location
- Husnabad, Siddipet district, Telangana
- Date
- Thursday
- Attendees
- Collectors and officials from Siddipet, Karimnagar, and Hanamkonda districts
- Key Issue
- Severe rainfall deficit due to El Niño
- Government Programs
- VBG Ramji (MGNREGA) scheme