Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Telangana Faces Severe Water Crisis Affecting Agriculture
Farmers in Telangana are facing a tough time because there isn't enough water.
The government says not to plant more paddy and not to use groundwater to water the crops.
This is because the rains have been poor, and the water in rivers and underground is running low.
The next farming season might be even worse.
The government is trying to help farmers by giving them information about the water situation and suggesting alternative crops.
But farmers who have already planted paddy are worried about their crops and their livelihood.
Telangana farmers are advised not to plant paddy and avoid using groundwater due to water scarcity.
23 out of 33 districts in Telangana have recorded rainfall deficits.
Inflows into Krishna and Godavari rivers are expected to be poor due to poor rains in upstream states.
The government is setting up special officers at district, mandal, and village levels to inform farmers about the situation.
Farmers who have already sown paddy on 10,61,511 acres face uncertainty about their crops.
- Who
- Farmers in Telangana, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao
- What
- Water crisis affecting agriculture due to El Nino-hit monsoon
- When
- Current Kharif season and upcoming Rabi season
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- Poor rainfall and falling groundwater levels due to El Nino
Government's Conservation Efforts
Farmers' Livelihood Concerns
Water Conservation
Government's Conservation Efforts
The government is urging farmers to conserve water by not planting paddy and avoiding groundwater use to ensure drinking water availability.
Farmers' Livelihood Concerns
Farmers who have already sown paddy on 10,61,511 acres face uncertainty about their crops and livelihoods.
- State
- Telangana
- Current Season
- Kharif
- Next Season
- Rabi
- Rainfall Deficit
- 23 out of 33 districts
- Paddy Area Sown
- 10,06,511 acres
- Critical Month
- December