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Shillong: Meghalaya is drying up. Rainfall levels in June plummeted by over 80 percent, forcing the state government to scramble for a response to the looming El Niño threat. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma sounded the alarm during a workshop focused on securing food and water supplies.
The state must brace for impact. Sangma told officials that the crisis is immediate and requires shifting from long-term planning to swift action. "Climate change is no longer a future challenge; it is our present reality. While forecasts may change, preparedness cannot wait," he said.
The plan involves building check dams and reservoirs to catch what little water remains. Officials are also pushing spring rejuvenation projects. Beyond infrastructure, the government wants a total push toward natural farming. While these agricultural practices earned national praise, they must now scale up to handle the changing weather.
Sangma demanded total cooperation from every corner of the state. He wants students, community leaders, and local institutions to take ownership of the crisis. He stressed that resilience isn't a one-time project but a daily grind. Success depends on everyone from scientists to farmers acting now to protect the state's future.
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