U. Sravanthi,, A.Nagaraju, N. Mahesh, N. Sadvi Drought, crops, El Niño , Telangana, region 44-49 Volume 2 (3) Coming soon May,2026 Agriculture in Telangana is largely dependent on monsoon rainfall, with a significant proportion of cultivated land being rainfed. Variations in rainfall distribution and intensity directly affect crop productivity and farm income. In recent years, climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, including El Niandntilde;o, which poses a major challenge to agricultural sustainability. El Niandntilde;o is often associated with below-normal rainfall, prolonged dry spells, higher temperatures, and moisture stress conditions in many parts of India. Under such circumstances, farmers relying solely on water-intensive crops such as rice and cotton are exposed to greater production risks. Therefore, crop diversification through the inclusion of horticultural crops, millets, pulses, and oilseeds has become an important adaptation strategy for enhancing farm resilience and ensuring stable income.