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Cyclone Murasu damaged standing and harvested crops across erstwhile Khammam. Preliminary estimates put losses at over 10,000 acres in Kothagudem and substantial areas in Khammam district. Farmers and political leaders have sought crop assessments, procurement support and compensation from government.
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The article questions the Telangana government's lack of concrete financial safeguards against the El Nino threat, contrasting it with salary deferments ordered during the Covid pandemic. It highlights the absence of assured income support for farmers asked to skip cultivation.
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Former Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy questioned the government's plans for Rythu Bharosa and drought relief, alleging failures in irrigation, power supply and El Nino preparedness. He claimed crop losses across 28 lakh acres and economic damage exceeding Rs 50,000 crore.
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The Telangana Director of Public Health has issued an advisory amid El Niño conditions and prolonged dry spells, urging safe drinking water practices, hygiene, heat precautions and proper food storage. Public health facilities have also been equipped with essential supplies.
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The HMWSSB will begin supplying treated wastewater for non-potable uses from November 1, prioritising civic bodies, government agencies and public spaces. Green water tankers will serve industrial, construction and gardening needs, with registrations and filling points being arranged.
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Malkajgiri Police Commissioner B Sumathi has directed police stations and offices under her jurisdiction to conserve electricity and water amid the possibility of El Niño-related drought conditions, warning that negligence in implementing the measures would invite action.
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HMWSSB has projected a 100 MGD shortfall from Singur and Manjeera sources between January and August. Additional supplies from Godavari, Krishna and Osman Sagar may reduce the deficit, but up to 50 MGD could remain, affecting three lakh connections.
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Tandur red gram faces potential supply pressure as drought and erratic power supply damage crops in Vikarabad district. The first 2.5-tonne consignment has been exported to Australia, while officials say domestic impact will depend on the final harvest and further orders.
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BRS leader Balka Suman said the party would continue fighting for farmers’ issues and accused the Congress government of worsening agrarian distress. At a meeting scheduled for November 1, the party will press for farmer assistance, tenant farmer aid and loan waivers.
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The BRS has demanded a comprehensive El Niño drought policy, State-funded input subsidies and a published relief budget. MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar criticised the government’s drought declaration, citing declining sowing, reservoir levels, drinking-water shortages and irrigation concerns.
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The Telangana government plans to expand treated wastewater use in Hyderabad from November 1 amid concerns over drinking water availability. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed STPs to operate at full capacity and ordered monitoring, awareness campaigns and wider reuse.
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Telangana has preliminarily identified 358 drought-affected mandals, with critical groundwater levels in 324 and reservoir storage at 170 TMCft against 470 TMCft capacity. The government plans coordinated drought mitigation measures and will submit its list to the Centre by October 31
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Cotton procurement in Adilabad has plunged amid reports of weather-related crop damage and deficient rainfall. Officials and farmers cite declining yields, while farmer groups warn of worsening agrarian distress and urge immediate government relief for affected farming households across the district
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Telangana recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 15,096 crore in the first six months of 2026-27 as expenditure outpaced receipts. Higher borrowing limits, substantial interest payments, pension commitments and weak non-tax revenue collections are adding to the State’s fiscal pressures.
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Telangana's drought concerns have renewed focus on Kaleshwaram's role in storing and distributing Godavari water. Damage to Medigadda and low reservoir levels have constrained the system, while the BRS urges the government to use available river flows to protect crops.
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Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of failing to prepare for drought, citing coal shortages, power cuts and inadequate irrigation. He demanded crop compensation, relief for daily wagers, water releases from reservoirs and additional funds for drinking water needs.
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The BRS has sought a fresh technical investigation into the 2023 Medigadda barrage damage, questioning the case closure. RS Praveen Kumar also criticised the Congress government over drought management, irrigation, crop losses and action against power-sector officials.
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Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park is preparing to welcome kangaroos, wallabies, ring-tailed lemurs and cassowaries from Vantara. The zoo has arranged facilities for the new arrivals, while a pair of zebras is also planned for the city’s wildlife collection.
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Telangana is planning a foodgrain security buffer for 3.42 crore PDS beneficiaries amid El Nino concerns and rising rice prices. Officials estimate that existing stocks and pending receipts will meet combined welfare requirements until September 2027, while additional essential commodities are under consideration.
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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar has demanded a Rs 20,000-crore emergency package and special legislative sessions to address the drought crisis. He criticised the government’s response, raised concerns over water and power shortages, and sought relief for affected farmers.Dasoju Sravan
