The World Meteorological Organisation said El Nino would peak towards the end of this year -- though its knock-on impacts for the climate will continue well into 2027.
El Ninos are more than 36% stronger than they were before the industrial age began in the mid 1800s, with a 16% jump in just the last 40 years showing that the increase is accelerating.
Criticising YSRCP legislators for boycotting the Assembly session when an open debate on drought was proposed, Ravindra alleged that Jagan avoided the House.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed the officials to prepare indicative contingency plans focusing on water availability, value addition to products and other critical factors.
