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From Department of Fisheries prepares for El Niño's impact on Telangana aquaculture

How could El Niño's adverse climatic conditions affect Telangana's fisheries and aquaculture?

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El Niño's low rainfall and reduced oxygen may hurt Telangana's fish production El Niño is expected to cause adverse climatic conditions, including below-normal rainfall, reduced inflows into tanks and reservoirs, and lower dissolved oxygen concentrations. These conditions directly threaten fish growth and survival in inland fisheries and aquaculture. The Department of Fisheries is advising farmers to adopt scientific management practices, such as assessing water quality and undertaking phased harvesting, to minimize potential production losses during prolonged dry spells.

Reported by 1 independent outlet Written Oct 15
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  • El Nino could result in below-normal rainfall, reduced inflows into tanks and reservoirs, falling water levels, increased evaporation and lower dissolved oxygen concentrations.thehindu.com
  • The awareness campaign focused on educating stakeholders on scientific measures to minimise losses due to adverse climatic conditions.thehindu.com
  • The Deputy Director recommended adopting fish culture practices suited to prevailing water conditions and undertaking phased harvesting wherever water levels decline.thehindu.com
  • Awareness programmes have already been organised in 13 villages across Karvetinagaram, Yadamarri, Pulicherla, Shantipuram and Ramakuppam mandals.thehindu.com

Why it matters

For Telangana, the state's inland fisheries and aquaculture represent a critical source of livelihood and food security for many farmers. The potential for El Niño to cause reduced inflows and lower dissolved oxygen directly threatens the viability of these operations, risking production losses and economic strain on local communities.

El Niño is a major climate driver that has historically caused significant weather disruptions across India. The Department of Fisheries' proactive measures reflect the recognized vulnerability of inland aquatic resources to these large-scale climatic shifts, placing the state's agricultural and fishing sectors under heightened risk.

What we don't know yet

  • How severe will the rainfall deficit be in the affected mandals?
  • How effectively will fish farmers adopt the technical advisories issued by the department?

What would change this answer

The severity of the El Niño event is higher than anticipatedThe risk of severe production losses and operational closures for fish farmers will increase significantly.
The department successfully implements and monitors the recommended scientific management practicesThe potential for production losses could be mitigated, reducing the negative impact on the state's fisheries.

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