Hyderabad, July 21 (RAHNUMA): Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka stated that the Telangana government is formulating a well-structured and forward-looking action plan to ensure that global climatic changes such as El Niño do not adversely impact the people of the state, particularly in the sectors of agriculture, drinking water, and power.
He attended the State-level awareness seminar titled “From Pacific Ocean Warming to Telangana Preparedness”, organised by the planning department at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad on Tuesday, along with Minister Mohammed Azharuddin.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said, “The government’s objective is not just to take administrative decisions, but also to create complete awareness among the people about the impact of El Niño. If the severity of the issue is understood in advance, every family and every village can prepare their own plans effectively”.
He explained that scientific studies are being conducted to understand how temperature variations occurring in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, thousands of kilometers away, impact tanks, streams, and villages in Telangana. Based on these analyses, effective action plans are being developed. Advance strategies are being prepared to ensure that there is no shortage of drinking water, irrigation water, and also to meet the food and water needs of livestock, birds, and wildlife, he said.
The Deputy Chief Minister emphasised that the main objective of the seminar is to create awareness at individual, family, village, mandal, and district levels so that everyone is prepared.
To protect farmers from financial losses during drought-like conditions, the government is promoting alternative crop patterns that require less water, based on expert recommendations, he said.
Highlighting the importance of electricity in daily life, the Deputy Chief Minister said the government is implementing efficient energy management strategies to handle the increased demand caused by El Niño.
He noted that maximum utilisation of solar power during the daytime, when it is abundantly available at lower cost, helps reduce the financial burden on both the government and the public. Bhatti Vikramarka further explained that by effectively utilising solar energy during the day and systematically managing thermal power for later needs, grid stability is being maintained.
