Bhatti unveils El Niño preparedness plan

Bhatti said scientific studies are being conducted to understand how temperature changes in the equatorial Pacific Ocean influence rainfall

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday said the Telangana government is preparing a comprehensive action plan to minimise the impact of global climatic changes, including El Niño, on agriculture, drinking water and power supply.

Addressing the state-level seminar, “From Pacific Ocean Warming to Telangana Preparedness,” organised by the Planning Department at Ravindra Bharathi, he said the government's aim is not only to implement administrative measures but also to create public awareness so that families and villages can prepare in advance.

Bhatti said scientific studies are being conducted to understand how temperature changes in the equatorial Pacific Ocean influence rainfall, water bodies and local conditions in Telangana. Based on these findings, the government is formulating strategies to ensure adequate drinking water, irrigation, and water availability for livestock and wildlife.

He said awareness would be created at the individual, village, mandal and district levels to improve preparedness. To protect farmers from drought-related losses, the government is promoting less water-intensive crop patterns based on expert recommendations.

The Deputy Chief Minister also said the state is adopting efficient energy management strategies to meet higher electricity demand during El Niño. Increased daytime use of low-cost solar power, combined with systematic thermal power management, will help maintain grid stability while reducing costs.

Plan of action

Statewide El Niño action plan: Telangana is preparing a comprehensive strategy to minimise the impact of El Niño on agriculture, drinking water and power supply through advance planning.

Scientific, data-driven approach: The government is using scientific studies to assess how Pacific Ocean warming affects Telangana's climate and is preparing contingency plans for water, irrigation and livestock needs.

Farmer and energy preparedness: The state will promote low-water crop patterns to reduce farmers' losses and optimise solar and thermal power management to meet higher electricity demand during El Niño conditions.