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Avoid water intensive crops to avoid financial distress: Telangana MP urges farmers

Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy says Telangana Chief Minister had alerted people to the possible impact of El Niño and advised farmers to take precautionary measures

Avoid water intensive crops to avoid financial distress: Telangana MP urges farmers

Bhongir MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy is urging Telangana farmers to steer clear of water-intensive crops due to the potential consequences of El Niño. The weather pattern, which affects regions worldwide, could lead to financial hardship for farmers who grow crops like paddy, warns Reddy. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy had previously cautioned people about the possible impact of El Niño and advised farmers to take necessary precautions.

The MP emphasized that farmers would be among the first to suffer the effects of El Niño and cautioned against being misled by the Opposition. By choosing crops that require less water, farmers can avert financial distress, especially when faced with water shortages that also impact electricity generation. Reddy underscored the need to manage available water resources carefully, noting that the state currently produces 20,000 MW of power.

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