In the wake of adverse weather conditions in the state due to the impact of El Nino, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has appealed to the people to use electricity and water in the most economical way. He made it clear that there is a great need to use natural resources responsibly in accordance with the changing weather conditions.

He attended the 'Bathukamma Young Filmmakers Awards' ceremony held in Hyderabad on Saturday as the chief guest and presented awards to the winners. Speaking on the occasion, Bhatti Vikramarka expressed concern over the current situation in the state. He explained that the electricity demand in the state has reached about 20,000 MW and electricity consumption has increased drastically due to the effect of rising temperatures.

He said that in the past, the intensity of cold was high in the months of October and November, but now the conditions have changed completely due to climate change. "Once we used to try to protect ourselves from the cold, but today we have to protect ourselves from the intensity of the sun," he commented. He believed that these unpredictable changes in the weather are leading to shortage of electricity and water. He called on everyone to recognize the value of natural resources and use them sparingly.