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VOL. 12, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Impact of climate change on land use/land cover and rainfall in Annamayya District, Andhra Pradesh: A geospatial analysis
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Dr. M Karunakara Rao
Abstract
The research centres on the study of changes in land use and land cover in Annamayya District in Andhra Pradesh, which is made up of 25 mandals and occupies an area of 7,951 square kilometres. The research employs Sentinel-2 L2A data to investigate the changes in land cover between 2017 and 2024. The geographical location of Annamayya has diverse geographical attributes. Furthermore, Annamayya is an important agricultural region. Rainfall data is obtained from Indian Meteorological Department. The study analyzes the spatial distribution of rainfall in 25 mandals. The study findings reveal that rangelands and crops are the major types of land uses in Annamayya. Furthermore, the results indicate the presence of urbanization, which poses a threat to agricultural lands. In 2017, the results show that 55.31% of the land in Annamayya is used for rangeland, whereas 38.42% is for crops. In 2024, the area of land under cultivation declines slightly to 44.61% with the constant area for rangeland being 44.47%. Built-up areas are on the rise in Annamayya, reaching 6.95% in 2024. Besides, it has variable rainfall, ranging from very low to very high rainfall. Thus, it can be seen that Annamayya needs sustainable land management practices. In addition, the study identifies the spatial distribution of agriculture lands, rangelands, urban areas, and water sources.
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Pages:204-208
How to cite this article:
Dr. M Karunakara Rao "Impact of climate change on land use/land cover and rainfall in Annamayya District, Andhra Pradesh: A geospatial analysis". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 12, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 204-208
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