Telangana’s El Niño contingency plan for uninterrupted water supply in rural areas

By The Hindu Staff

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Telangana’s El Niño contingency plan for uninterrupted water supply in rural areas — Photo credit: The Hindu

Officials were directed to complete borewell recharge structures. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: MOHD ARIF

Telangana Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Rural Water Supply (RWS) Danasari Anasuya Seethakka has directed officials to prepare habitation-wise summer action plans and ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply across the State in view of the anticipated impact of El Niño.

At a review meeting with senior officials at RWS office at Erram Manzil in Hyderabad on Saturday (October 17, 2026), she issued directions for identifying alternative water sources, completing borewell recharge structures and taking up check dams wherever necessary. Special attention should be paid to agency areas to prevent shortages, she said.

Emergency pumps to maintain supply

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 17, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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