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Revanth Reddy to Review Telangana Drought and Water Situation
Telangana has received less rain than usual this monsoon.
This has left many districts and local areas short of water.
Many small irrigation tanks are also low or empty, which could make it harder to water crops and supply drinking water.
Farmers have protested interruptions to electricity used for irrigation.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will lead a Cabinet meeting to discuss drought relief, farming, water, and electricity.
The state has asked the central government for a special package of Rs 20,000 crore.
Officials are expected to consider suggestions from farmers, political parties, and experts.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will chair a special Cabinet meeting on Monday to review drought conditions and related issues.
Telangana received 615.5 mm of southwest monsoon rain, 17% below the 740.6 mm normal, and 18 of 33 districts had deficient rainfall.
About 235 mandals were identified as facing drought-like conditions.
By October 3, 17,677 of 21,500 monitored minor irrigation tanks had less than half their capacity; 12,944 were dry or below one-quarter full.
The state has sought a Rs 20,000 crore special package from the Centre and adopted an Assembly resolution seeking drought declarations and financial assistance.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the state Cabinet.
- What
- A special Cabinet meeting to review drought conditions, agriculture, irrigation, drinking water, power demand, and relief measures.
- Where
- Telangana, India.
- When
- Monday; the article does not specify the calendar date.
- Why
- The state is dealing with below-normal monsoon rainfall, depleted water storage, and concerns about crops, drinking water, and rural livelihoods.
State and farmers' concerns
Government review and response
Electricity interruptions
State and farmers' concerns
Farmers say frequent, unscheduled interruptions to three-phase power disrupt irrigation and damage pump-set motors.
Government review and response
The Cabinet is expected to review rising power demand and how available power resources should be managed.
Drought support
State and farmers' concerns
The state has sought drought declarations for affected mandals and Rs 20,000 crore in central assistance.
Government review and response
The Cabinet is expected to consider immediate relief measures and an action plan, alongside suggestions from an all-party meeting, farmer organisations, and experts.
Key facts
- Monsoon rainfall
- 615.5 mm, compared with a normal 740.6 mm
- Rainfall deficit
- 17% for the southwest monsoon season ending September 30
- Districts with deficient rainfall
- 18 of Telangana's 33 districts
- Drought-like conditions
- About 235 mandals identified
- Minor irrigation tanks monitored
- 21,500 across Telangana
- Low-storage tanks
- 17,677 had less than half their capacity as of October 3
- Requested central assistance
- A special package of Rs 20,000 crore
Sources
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