In the wake of concerns that a weak monsoon could result in diminished water availability for power generation and agriculture, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday asked the Energy Department to ensure availability of coal supplies for thermal power and urged farmers not to cultivate water-intensive crops.
Following a meeting with officials of the energy department in Karnataka on Friday, Shivakumar issued directions to officials to come up with an emergency plan in the event of weakened rainfall due to the El Nino effect this monsoon.