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Shillong: Meghalaya is drying up. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma reported an 80 percent rainfall deficit for June, a drop that threatens the state's water supply and food production. He labeled the shortfall an "existential crisis" during a strategy workshop held to address the looming impact of El Niño.
Government officials and agriculture experts met to hammer out a response plan. The situation demands immediate, data-driven action rather than bureaucratic delays. Sangma pushed for better water management, including building check dams and rejuvenating local springs to store water for the lean months ahead.
The state aims to boost resilience through sustainable farming and local innovation. Sangma called on traditional village institutions, students, and self-help groups to lead the effort alongside the government. "We cannot wait for perfect plans. We must act now. Every step we take today will shape the resilience of future generations," he said.
Climate change is already here. Officials must now adapt quickly to erratic weather to protect the livelihoods of the people.
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