Uttam Kumar Reddy, Telangana's irrigation minister, has urged farmers in water‑scarce areas to switch to low‑water, heat‑resistant crops. He warned that the looming El Niño could exacerbate water shortages, making drinking water supply more critical than irrigation. The advice aims to safeguard community water needs while adapting agriculture to climate stress.
Uttam Kumar Reddy, Telangana's irrigation minister, has urged farmers in water‑scarce areas to switch to low‑water, heat‑resistant crops. He warned that the looming El Niño could exacerbate water shortages, making drinking water supply more critical than irrigation. The advice aims to safeguard community water needs while adapting agriculture to climate stress.