Archive · 22 Jul 2026
El Nino Impacts Paddy Farmers in Mancherial, Nirmal
Farmers in Mancherial and Nirmal districts are having a tough time because there hasn't been enough rain.
This is because of something called El Nino, which makes it hard for them to grow paddy, a type of rice.
The government and experts are telling them to grow other crops that need less water, like pulses.
The water in the dams is also running low, so there might not be enough for both drinking and farming.
Farmers are worried because they need water to grow their crops, but the experts say that paddy might not grow well right now.
They are advising farmers to wait or switch to other crops.
Paddy farmers in Mancherial and Nirmal districts face uncertainty due to prolonged dry spells and poor water availability.
Government and experts advise shifting to pulses and other less water-intensive crops to minimize losses.
Water levels in the Kadam project have declined significantly, affecting irrigation for paddy cultivation.
Officials indicate that available water may need to be reserved for drinking purposes.
Paddy seedlings are older than ideal for transplantation, which could affect productivity.
- Who
- Paddy farmers in Mancherial and Nirmal districts
- What
- Facing uncertainty due to prolonged dry spells and poor water availability
- When
- Current kharif season
- Where
- Mancherial and Nirmal districts, Telangana
- Why
- Impact of El Nino and scanty rainfall
Farmers' Perspective
Government and Experts' Perspective
Crop Cultivation
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers are waiting for rains to begin transplantation and are worried about water availability.
Government and Experts' Perspective
Government and experts advise shifting to pulses and other less water-intensive crops to minimize losses.
Water Availability
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers are concerned about the declining water levels in the Kadam project.
Government and Experts' Perspective
Officials indicate that available water may need to be reserved for drinking purposes.
- Affected Districts
- Mancherial, Nirmal
- Current Water Level in Kadam Project
- 0.5 tmc-ft
- Capacity of Kadam Project
- 3.49 tmc-ft
- Current Water Level in Komaram Bheem Project
- 4.878 tmc-ft
- Capacity of Komaram Bheem Project
- 10.399 tmc-ft
- Drinking Water Supply Duration
- 174 days
- Irrigation Water Supply Duration
- 60 days