A farmer showing his dried-up paddy field during the Kharif season in Nalgonda district on Saturday. The district is reeling under the severe impact of El Nino during the Kharif season, with crops withering due to deficient rainfall and water scarcity. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL
HYDERABAD
The Cabinet Sub-Committee on drought and El Nino Conditions will hold an all-party meet at the Secretariat at 2.30 p.m. on October 28.
Subjects to be discussed
The meeting, to be chaired by panel Chairman and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, will discuss the impact of El Nino on Telangana, deficit rainfall in the State and the prevailing drought conditions.
The government is planning to invite suggestions from political parties and other organisations to reduce the impact of drought conditions, conserve water resources, supply drinking water and electricity supply for agriculture. The meeting is also expected to discuss the alternative crop plan and the drought relief measures planned by the government.
According to officials, the government will seek the cooperation of all parties in implementing the drought relief measures at the meeting.
Published - October 26, 2026 11:58 am IST