AIMIM Leaders Call for Immediate Action on El Niño‑Driven Water Crisis in Telangana

Hyderabad, Oct 29 – In a multi‑party gathering led by Telangana’s Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi pressed the state government for swift steps to mitigate the looming water stress linked to the current El Niño episode.

The discussion focused on accelerating water‑conservation projects, bolstering irrigation infrastructure, and ensuring equitable distribution to drought‑prone districts. Owaisi warned that without urgent intervention, agricultural output and daily livelihoods could suffer, threatening food security across the region.

For the South‑Asian diaspora, especially those with family ties to Telangana’s farming communities, the meeting underscores the potential impact on remittances and seasonal migration patterns. A stable water supply is crucial for maintaining the agricultural base that many overseas relatives depend on for income.

Stakeholders left the forum with a consensus to draft a set of concrete measures for the state cabinet, aiming to address the short‑term deficit while laying groundwork for longer‑term climate resilience.