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- The Telangana government is preparing a detailed report to send to the Centre seeking assistance to deal with drought-like conditions caused by El Nino, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said.
- Special officers appointed by the State will submit periodic reports to the Chief Minister and the Cabinet as below-normal rainfall is expected.
- Authorities are planning measures such as encouraging farmers to shift to less water-intensive crops like green gram, jowar and ragi, ensuring seeds, drinking water, fodder, power supply and employment works, and coordinating action across departments.
- The Minister urged farmers not to panic, saying the government is closely monitoring the situation.
What to watch next
- Details of the drought report and central assistance sought from the Centre
- Submission of periodic reports by special officers to the Chief Minister and Cabinet
- Implementation of contingency plans, including crop shifts and seed, fodder and water arrangements
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