rainfall deficit
Coverage of rainfall deficit in the Nexus archive.
- As monsoon rains falter, Wayanad farmers in Kerala fear poor harvest
Wayanad farmers in Kerala are concerned about a poor harvest due to a rainfall deficit. The district recorded 270.23 mm of rain in June, the lowest for the month in the past five years according to the Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology.
- Mandya: Only 5% sowing completed as rainfall deficit hits 35%
Mandya has completed only 5% of sowing due to a 35% rainfall deficit. The Agriculture Department is promoting alternate crops and appointing one nodal agricultural scientist for each of the district’s 30 hoblis to guide farmers.
- Monsoon arrived but rain didn’t, Telangana ends June with 12% rainfall deficit
The Southwest monsoon arrived in Telangana but failed to bring significant rain, resulting in a 12% rainfall deficit by the end of June. The monsoon season, which runs from June to September, typically contributes 740.6 mm (80%) of the region’s annual rainfall.
- Rainfall deficit hits hydropower generation in Sharavati Valley
A rainfall deficit is negatively affecting hydropower generation in Sharavati Valley. The reduced rainfall has led to decreased hydropower production in the region.
- Patchy rainfall across Karnataka; 35% deficit in southwest monsoon
Karnataka is experiencing patchy rainfall during the southwest monsoon season, with a 35% deficit in average rainfall. The India Meteorological Department has indicated that the state's monsoon rainfall is likely to remain below normal.