Why it is in the news
On 6 October 2026, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju reviewed the impact of El Niño on Telangana and directed officials to prepare a comprehensive drought assessment report by the end of October.
The exam angle
Syllabus: Group 1 Prelims: 4. Environmental Issues: Disaster Management- Prevention and Mitigation Strategies; 10. Policies of Telangana State. Groups 2–4: drought and disaster management in Telangana.