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El Niño leaves Telangana 38% rain-deficient in August 2026
The Hindu — National✓
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AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
During August 2026, Telangana experienced a significant 38 percent shortage in rainfall due to El Niño conditions. The lack of precipitation was particularly pronounced in key urban centers, including the Greater Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Malkajgiri municipal corporations.
WHY IT MATTERS
The severe rainfall deficit in Telangana's major urban and economic hubs raises concerns over municipal water supplies and regional agricultural conditions during the monsoon season.
Rainfall deficit was sharper across Telangana’s major urban areas — Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) and Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC)
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