Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Annamayya District Prepares for El Nino with PMDS
The Annamayya district administration is working hard to help farmers deal with the effects of El Nino.
They are using a special method called PMDS to protect crops and soil.
So far, they have covered a lot of land and helped many farmers.
They are also working on saving water and taking care of animals.
However, there are still some places where people don't have enough drinking water.
The government is doing a lot, but farmers still face some challenges.
Annamayya district is expanding PMDS to combat El Nino's impact on agriculture.
66.19% of the target PMDS coverage has been achieved, benefiting 47,245 farmers.
Water conservation efforts have increased water storage and groundwater availability.
Drinking water shortages persist in 74 habitations, with tankers supplying water to 58.
The Animal Husbandry Department has completed 7,40,316 vaccinations and distributed fodder and cattle feed.
- Who
- Annamayya district administration and farmers
- What
- Implementation of PMDS to combat El Nino's impact
- When
- Preparations underway ahead of the season
- Where
- Annamayya district, Tirupati
- Why
- To address delayed monsoon, prolonged dry spells, and moisture stress
Government Initiatives
Farmers' Challenges
PMDS Implementation
Government Initiatives
The government is actively promoting PMDS to mitigate El Nino's impact, with significant progress in coverage and farmer participation.
Farmers' Challenges
Farmers face challenges in adopting new practices and dealing with water shortages despite government efforts.
Water Conservation
Government Initiatives
The administration has intensified water conservation efforts, improving water storage and groundwater availability.
Farmers' Challenges
Drinking water remains a critical issue, with many habitations facing acute shortages.
- PMDS Coverage
- 66.19% of the target achieved
- Farmers Benefited
- 47,245
- Water Storage Increase
- 5.318 TMC (from 3.485 TMC last year)
- Groundwater Availability
- 31.22 TMC (from 15.98 TMC last year)
- Vaccinations Completed
- 7,40,316
- Fodder Seed Distributed
- 12,01,800 kg
- Cattle Feed Distributed
- 16,02,000 kg
- Habitations with Water Shortages
- 74