Hyderabad, Nov. 13: The Telangana government has stepped up preparations to address the possible impact of El Niño and plans to seek financial assistance from the Centre.
Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy chaired a special review meeting at the Secretariat on Friday. He assessed groundwater conditions across the state and directed officials to closely monitor water levels.
The minister said he would bring the potential impact of El Niño in Telangana to the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also announced plans to seek central financial assistance to tackle the situation.
El Niño Threat Raises Concerns Over Hyderabad Water Supply
Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to identify areas where groundwater levels are declining. He asked them to prepare immediate and long-term plans for rainwater conservation.
The minister also sought suggestions from officials on measures to conserve water and address potential shortages.
Meanwhile, concerns are growing over Hyderabad’s drinking water supply. According to the report, supplies from the Manjeera and Singur reservoirs may last only another 40 to 45 days.
If these sources become unavailable, the city could face a reduction of around 100 million gallons per day (MGD) in water supply.
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board is exploring alternative arrangements to manage the potential shortage.
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