Telangana Chief Minister Seeks Film Stars' Help to Tackle El Nino Water and Power Shortages

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asked film stars and other famous personalities to help the government prepare citizens for severe challenges caused by El Nino. Speaking at a press conference on October 16, 2026, he noted that low monsoon rains and drying major reservoirs pose serious risks to the State.

Public Appeal

Mr. Reddy stated that popular celebrities have a strong connection with the public that can effectively communicate the importance of saving water and using electricity wisely. He cited actor Vijay Deverakonda for already speaking out about upcoming El Nino difficulties, and urged other members of the film industry to take part as a social responsibility. The goal is to keep households and businesses informed regularly to avoid waste before shortages become critical.

Role of Media and Society

Apart from film stars, the Chief Minister urged newspapers and television news channels to run more educational stories on prudent resource use. He emphasized that managing these upcoming challenges is a shared duty that requires every part of society to stay alert rather than leaving the work solely to government departments.

Context

El Nino is a natural climate pattern that typically brings warmer ocean temperatures and can cause major disruptions to normal monsoon rainfall patterns in India. When reservoirs drop and rains fall short, governments frequently face difficult choices in managing drinking water supplies and agricultural irrigation alongside power generation.