Archive · 23 Jul 2026
States Prepare for El Nino Impact
El Nino is causing less rain in many states in India.
This is making it hard for farmers to grow crops and for people to get drinking water.
The governments of these states are taking steps to help.
They are telling people to grow crops that need less water and are making plans to make sure everyone has enough water to drink.
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh is paying special attention to this problem and has asked for reports on how El Nino is affecting the state.
Telangana is also taking action by urging farmers to grow low-water crops and holding meetings to make plans.
Twelve states, including Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, are experiencing deficit rainfall due to El Nino.
Governments are forming teams to alert people about the deficit rainfall and suggest water-efficient crops.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed strategies to tackle El Nino's impact and instructed officials to focus on drinking water supply and cattle fodder.
Telangana is urging farmers to cultivate low-water-consuming crops and implementing emergency measures.
District-level meetings are being conducted to raise awareness and formulate plans to avoid problems caused by El Nino.
- Who
- Governments of twelve states, including Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- What
- Preparing for the impact of El Nino on southwest monsoon
- When
- Ongoing, with specific actions taken recently
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gujarat, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand
- Why
- To mitigate the effects of deficit rainfall on agriculture and drinking water supply
Proactive Measures
Potential Agricultural Challenges
Government Response
Proactive Measures
States are taking proactive measures to mitigate the impact of El Nino, including forming teams to alert people about deficit rainfall and suggesting water-efficient crops.
Potential Agricultural Challenges
Farmers face significant challenges due to deficit rainfall, which could lead to reduced agricultural output and economic hardship.
- Affected States
- Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gujarat, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand
- Impact
- Deficit rainfall affecting agriculture and drinking water supply
- Government Actions
- Forming teams, alerting people, suggesting water-efficient crops, reviewing strategies
- Chief Minister's Instructions
- Pay special attention to drinking water supply and cattle fodder availability
- Telangana's Measures
- Urging farmers to cultivate low-water-consuming crops, implementing emergency measures, conducting district-level meetings