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Telangana CM orders officials to draft El Nino response plan
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 02:02 AM
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The chief minister of Telangana instructed state officials to prepare an action plan to address the expected impacts of the El Nino weather phenomenon.
The chief minister of Telangana has directed relevant departments to formulate a comprehensive plan aimed at mitigating the effects of the upcoming El Nino weather pattern. The directive emphasizes coordination among agriculture, water resources, disaster management and related agencies to safeguard crops and water supplies.
State officials have been asked to assess vulnerability across districts and propose preventive measures such as water conservation, drought‑resistant crop promotion and early warning systems. The draft plan is expected to be submitted to the chief minister's office within a short period.
The move comes as meteorological forecasts indicate a higher likelihood of reduced rainfall in the region, prompting the government to act proactively. The administration has pledged to monitor the situation closely and update the plan as new data becomes available.
State officials have been asked to assess vulnerability across districts and propose preventive measures such as water conservation, drought‑resistant crop promotion and early warning systems. The draft plan is expected to be submitted to the chief minister's office within a short period.
The move comes as meteorological forecasts indicate a higher likelihood of reduced rainfall in the region, prompting the government to act proactively. The administration has pledged to monitor the situation closely and update the plan as new data becomes available.