Hyderabad: The Telangana government will convene an all-party meeting on drought preparedness on Wednesday, October 28, to discuss El Niño, deficient rainfall and prevailing drought conditions across the state.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka will chair the meeting at 2.30 pm in Room No. 33 on the sixth floor of the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat in Hyderabad. The government will seek suggestions from political parties on measures to address rainfall shortages and reduce their impact on people, particularly farmers.
The discussions will cover drinking water availability, conservation of water resources, irrigation power supply and alternative crop planning. Moreover, leaders will examine precautionary measures to minimise the effects of adverse weather conditions.
All-party meeting on drought preparedness to address farmers’ concerns
The meeting will focus on strategies to prevent and mitigate drought conditions resulting from deficient rainfall and the impact of El Niño. Officials will seek inputs from representatives of various political parties on protecting agricultural activities and ensuring essential services during water shortages.
In particular, the discussions will address drinking water supply and the conservation of available water resources. The meeting will also examine electricity supply for irrigation and alternative crop planning under adverse rainfall conditions.
Additionally, the government will seek suggestions on advance preparations to reduce the impact of drought on farmers and other affected communities. The proposed meeting on drought preparedness will also examine measures that could help the state respond to rainfall deficits.
The government is expected to seek cooperation from all political parties in preparing and implementing measures to address drought conditions. Meanwhile, the discussions will focus on both immediate requirements and precautionary steps aimed at limiting the impact of water shortages.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for political leaders to present recommendations on water management, agricultural planning and irrigation-related concerns. The state government will consider suggestions on measures to mitigate drought conditions and protect people from the effects of deficient rainfall.