Variability and Trend in Summer Monsoon Rainfall and its Correlation with Crop Yield in the Districts of Andhra Pradesh During 2011-2020

Abstract

In the context of climate change and its impact on agriculture, the paper analyses the trend of monsoon rainfall and its correlation with crop yield in Andhra Pradesh. The summer monsoon is the main rainy source of water for the state of Andhra Pradesh. The Kharif crops depend on the southwest monsoon rains to the extent that its adverse variability may lead to water stress and agrarian crisis. It has been observed from the study that in recent years the contribution of monsoon rainfall during September is increasing, and any harvest during the month is correspondingly affected, leading to a decline in the crop yield.

Keywords

• variability in monsoon, climate change, rainfall, crop yield