Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has advised farmers in Telangana against cultivating paddy during the Yasangi season. He urged them to consider this due to the severe water scarcity in the state.
The Chief Minister stated that prioritizing drinking water needs is essential. He explained that current water resources are barely sufficient for drinking water requirements.
CM Revanth Reddy warned that the situation could become more challenging in the coming period due to the El Niño effect. He advised farmers to use water judiciously.
Questions are being raised by various sections regarding what measures the government, which is advising farmers on water conservation, has taken to utilize the available river waters.
