There are indications that the El Nino effect could persist throughout the year, he said. On Tuesday, the CM held a review meeting on the El Nino effect, precautionary measures to be taken by the government, awareness programmes scheduled for the farmers. He asked the officials to alert the farmers about the El Nino effect and its intensity beforehand. He directed the officials to see that the prices of vegetables and essentials do no escalate due to El Nino effect. The officials informed the CM that the El Nino effect in all districts could be more than estimated.