Tamil Nadu Activates Contingency Plan for 12 Districts Amid El Niño Threat

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Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R Vinoth has announced a contingency plan to protect 12 districts identified as particularly vulnerable to the effects of a Super El Niño event. The plan has been developed with the backing of an agricultural university to ensure a structured response to the climate threat. El Niño weather patterns are known to disrupt rainfall and agricultural cycles, posing significant risks to farming communities. The minister's proactive measure aims to mitigate potential crop losses and other adverse impacts across the affected districts in Tamil Nadu.

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