The Hindu·3 min read·medium
El Nino may trigger 39% rainfall deficit this season: Naidu
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The Hindu Bureau
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has warned of a significant rainfall deficit this season due to the El Niño effect. He has directed officials to prioritize water storage in reservoirs to ensure drinking water security and support agricultural needs.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday flagged the possibility of a 39% deficit in rainfall this season compared to normal levels, with August alone likely to record a 56% deficit owing to the impact of El Niño.
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