CM Revanth Reddy warns El Niño drought could last 8–10 months in Telangana
- Telangana CM Revanth Reddy warned that drought conditions could continue for the next 8–10 months due to El Niño.
- • He urged farmers to grow rain-fed crops and vegetables, as water may not be available for irrigation.
- Water levels in reservoirs have fallen below 20% of capacity, with drinking water supply taking priority over irrigation.
- Telangana has received 27% less rainfall than normal, while groundwater scarcity affects 324 of the state’s 621 mandals.
Source: ap7am.com
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