T'gana: Governor calls for water conservation, protection of natural resources

Hyderabad, Oct. 18 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla today called upon people to conserve water and protect natural resources, saying the future of coming generations depended on safeguarding the environment. Addressing the Saddula Bathukamma celebrations held at Tank Bund in Hyderabad, the Governor described Bathukamma as a symbol of Telangana's cultural heritage, women's empowerment and reverence for nature. He appreciated the women who had preserved the unique tradition across generations. Expressing concern over below-normal rainfall and the possible impact of El Niño, he warned of a potential water crisis and urged people not to wait until shortages intensified to…