Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Farmers advised to delay paddy transplantation due to low rainfall
Farmers in the Krishna Eastern Delta have been advised to delay planting rice for the next 15 to 20 days.
This is because there has not been enough rain recently, and there is not enough water for irrigation.
The government officials are hopeful that they can bring more water from the Godavari River to the Krishna Delta.
Farmers are worried about not having enough water, but the officials are optimistic.
They suggest planting rice varieties that grow quickly to reduce the risk of not having enough water.
Farmers in Krishna Eastern Delta advised to postpone paddy transplantation for 15-20 days due to low rainfall.
Current water storage in Pulichintala Project is 20 TMC.
Government officials expect to divert 40-60 TMC of Godavari water to Krishna Delta.
Only 5,400 cusecs of water is currently being released to the delta, against a normal requirement of 10,600 cusecs.
Farmers urged to prefer short-duration paddy varieties to minimize risks.
- Who
- Krishna District Collector DK Balaji and farmers in the Krishna Eastern Delta
- What
- Advice to postpone paddy transplantation due to low rainfall and uncertain irrigation water availability
- When
- Advice given on Tuesday, following the 43rd Irrigation Advisory Board meeting on Monday
- Where
- Krishna District, India
- Why
- To minimize risks due to inadequate water supply and review rainfall situation over the next two to three weeks
Farmers' Concerns
Government's Optimism
Water Availability
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers are concerned about the uncertainty of irrigation water availability.
Government's Optimism
Government officials are optimistic about diverting Godavari water to the Krishna Delta.
- Location
- Krishna District, India
- Current Water Storage
- 20 TMC in Pulichintala Project
- Expected Water Diversion
- 40 to 60 TMC from Godavari
- Current Water Release
- 5,400 cusecs to Krishna Eastern Delta
- Normal Water Requirement
- 10,600 cusecs