Telangana steps up El Nino preparedness, urges crop shift as rainfall deficit widens
Telangana officials are implementing contingency plans to address a 31% rainfall deficit caused by El Nino. The government is urging farmers to switch to less water-intensive crops and has formed an expert committee to mitigate agricultural impacts.
With Telangana recording a 31% cumulative rainfall deficit since June 1 and 27 of its 33 districts classified as deficient as of Monday (July 20), Ministers and public representatives on Monday intensified efforts to prepare for the anticipated impact of El Nino, urging farmers to adopt less water-intensive crops and directing departments to implement contingency measures.
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