Telangana launches weather advisory initiative to help farmers

To boost climate resilient agriculture, the Telangana Agriculture Department has launched a special weather advisory initiative to provide farmers with advance information on weather conditions and rainfall patterns.

As part of this initiative, the Department of Agriculture has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DIL India and Evidence Action, a Chicago-based organization.

According to Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, under the scheme, farmers in 17 districts of Telangana will receive advance weather alerts through WhatsApp messages on their mobile phones. The alerts will provide information about the likely onset of rainfall and weather conditions in the respective mandals, enabling them to take informed decisions regarding agricultural operations.

Officials said the weather-based advisories will help farmers plan critical agricultural activities such as sowing, purchase and application of seeds and fertilizers, irrigation planning and other field operations in time. Emphasizing the importance of technology-driven solutions in modern agriculture, Mr. Tummala Nageswara Rao said timely weather information will enable farmers to take better decisions and minimize crop losses. The program would initially cover 17 districts and could be further expanded based on its success and response from farmers.

Published – 30 May 2026 22:03 IST