Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Revanth Reddy Calls Cabinet Meeting on Telangana Drought
Telangana has had less rain than usual this monsoon.
The articles connect the dry conditions to El Niño.
Many districts and local areas are facing water shortages.
Many small irrigation tanks are also low or empty.
This could make it harder to water crops and provide drinking water.
Farmers in several districts say power cuts are disrupting irrigation and damaging pump motors.
The state Cabinet will meet on October 12 to discuss the problems and possible relief.
Telangana has asked the central government for Rs 20,000 crore in assistance.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will chair a special Cabinet meeting on Monday, October 12, to discuss drought conditions linked to El Niño.
Telangana recorded 615.5 mm of monsoon rain, 17% below the normal 740.6 mm; 18 of 33 districts had deficient rainfall.
About 235 mandals have been identified as drought-affected or facing drought-like conditions.
By October 3, 17,677 of 21,500 monitored minor irrigation tanks had less than half their capacity, and 12,944 were dry or below one-quarter full.
The state has sought a Rs 20,000 crore package from the Centre and plans to review relief measures, an action plan, and proposals for central assistance.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the state Cabinet.
- What
- A special meeting to review drought conditions and discuss water, agriculture, irrigation, power, and relief measures.
- When
- Monday, October 12.
- Where
- Telangana, India.
- Why
- Below-normal monsoon rainfall and declining water storage have raised concerns about crops, drinking water, and rural livelihoods.
- Monsoon rainfall
- 615.5 mm, compared with a normal 740.6 mm
- Rainfall deficit
- 17% during the southwest monsoon season ending September 30
- Districts with deficient rainfall
- 18 of Telangana's 33 districts
- Affected mandals
- About 235 identified as drought-affected or facing drought-like conditions
- Minor irrigation tanks monitored
- 21,500 across Telangana
- Low-storage tanks
- 17,677 had less than half their capacity as of October 3; 12,944 were dry or below one-quarter full
- Requested central assistance
- A special package of Rs 20,000 crore
