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Collector Urges Water-Based Crop Choices Amid El Niño Concerns

The district collector asked farmers to choose crops based on how much water they have.

Rainfall has already fallen by 32 percent.

Rain may decrease further from October to December because of El Niño.

Farmers without reliable irrigation were told to be careful about growing paddy.

Water in the Telugu Ganga canal system is limited to about 10 to 12 TMC.

The government is cleaning canals and tanks to save water.

It is also giving farmers seed mixtures that need less water and can improve soil.

Officials and scientists will help farmers decide what to plant.

Key facts

Expected rainfall period: Rainfall is likely to decline from October to December.
Rainfall decline: Rainfall has declined by 32 percent.
Current cultivated area: About 32,000 hectares are normally cultivated in the district.
Expected cultivated area: Cultivation could increase to around 52,000 hectares this year.
Telugu Ganga water: Around 10 to 12 TMC of water is currently available under the canal system.
Water conservation programme: Jaladhara-Jalaharathi includes desilting connecting canals and tanks.
Farmer support: PMDS seed mixtures are being distributed to improve yields with less water and improve soil fertility.

thehansindia.com · 1 hr ago