Mysuru: Except for two taluks, entire south Karnataka and Malnad districts have recorded deficit rainfall this monsoon season, which concluded on Saturday.
Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru districts are the second and third worst hit districts in terms of rainfall deficiency.
Chikkamagaluru taluk in Chikkamagaluru district recorded the highest excess rainfall in the entire state at +54%. Normal rainfall for the taluk is 432.4mm and it recorded 667.1mm rainfall this season.
According to the data released by the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), the worst hit districts in the state are Ballari (-49%), Kodagu (-42%), and Chikkamagaluru and Vijayanagar (-40%) deficit rainfall.
Data reveals Kodagu recorded its worst deficit monsoon rainfall in this season at -42%. In the last 12 years, the district recorded deficit rainfall for eight years, while it has recorded excess rainfall in only three years. Virajpet taluk is the worst hit taluk in the district as it has recorded -58% rainfall. Among the other taluks in the region that saw severe deficit rainfall are Ponnampet and Kollegal (-49%), Saraguru and Holenarasipur (-46%), Srirangapatna (-45%), Somwarpet (-41%), Kalasa and Mandya recorded (40%).
G Srinivasa Reddy, senior consultant of the Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said that one of the main reasons for the weak monsoon is the absence of any rain systems both in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. “Amid El Niño, a few places got good rainfall. However, as there were no major rain systems created during these four months, the state received poor rainfall,” he said.
He added that according to the IMD, the state will record a normal north east monsoon. However, in this period normal rainfall for the state is just 182mm.
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Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru districts are the second and third worst hit districts in terms of rainfall deficiency.
Chikkamagaluru taluk in Chikkamagaluru district recorded the highest excess rainfall in the entire state at +54%. Normal rainfall for the taluk is 432.4mm and it recorded 667.1mm rainfall this season.
According to the data released by the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), the worst hit districts in the state are Ballari (-49%), Kodagu (-42%), and Chikkamagaluru and Vijayanagar (-40%) deficit rainfall.
Data reveals Kodagu recorded its worst deficit monsoon rainfall in this season at -42%. In the last 12 years, the district recorded deficit rainfall for eight years, while it has recorded excess rainfall in only three years. Virajpet taluk is the worst hit taluk in the district as it has recorded -58% rainfall. Among the other taluks in the region that saw severe deficit rainfall are Ponnampet and Kollegal (-49%), Saraguru and Holenarasipur (-46%), Srirangapatna (-45%), Somwarpet (-41%), Kalasa and Mandya recorded (40%).
G Srinivasa Reddy, senior consultant of the Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said that one of the main reasons for the weak monsoon is the absence of any rain systems both in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. “Amid El Niño, a few places got good rainfall. However, as there were no major rain systems created during these four months, the state received poor rainfall,” he said.
He added that according to the IMD, the state will record a normal north east monsoon. However, in this period normal rainfall for the state is just 182mm.
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26% deficient rainfall in state this monsoon
Jharkhand has experienced a 26% deficient rainfall this monsoon, according to the IMD. Rainfall activity may continue until October 4 with the possibility of heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure system. Andhra Pradesh also faced a 13% rainfall deficit this monsoon season, affecting crop yields. However, Marathwada in India is expected to receive rain in the next 72 hours, which will help reduce the current rainfall deficit of 23% and benefit Kharif crops. Other districts in India, such as Indore, have experienced excess rainfall, causing flooding.
Jharkhand has experienced a 26% deficient rainfall this monsoon, according to the IMD. Rainfall activity may continue until October 4 with the possibility of heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure system. Andhra Pradesh also faced a 13% rainfall deficit this monsoon season, affecting crop yields. However, Marathwada in India is expected to receive rain in the next 72 hours, which will help reduce the current rainfall deficit of 23% and benefit Kharif crops. Other districts in India, such as Indore, have experienced excess rainfall, causing flooding.
Dists dependent on Cauvery recorded 35% deficit rainfall
Several districts in Karnataka, which are dependent on the Cauvery River and its tributaries, are facing a severe rain deficit. As the southwest monsoon is about to end, these districts have recorded over 35% deficit rainfall. Kodagu district has recorded the second-worst rainfall deficit at -42%. Sowing activities remain good despite the drought, with 89% of the sowing target achieved. However, farmers are demanding compensation for crop loss due to the weak monsoon.
Several districts in Karnataka, which are dependent on the Cauvery River and its tributaries, are facing a severe rain deficit. As the southwest monsoon is about to end, these districts have recorded over 35% deficit rainfall. Kodagu district has recorded the second-worst rainfall deficit at -42%. Sowing activities remain good despite the drought, with 89% of the sowing target achieved. However, farmers are demanding compensation for crop loss due to the weak monsoon.
City, neighbouring dists get excess rainfall; western and southern districts suffer deficit
Chennai and its neighboring districts have experienced excess rainfall, while western and southern districts have recorded a deficit in the past four months. The northeast monsoon, which contributes a significant portion of the annual rainfall in the state, is expected soon. The rain in north Tamil Nadu districts was due to favorable weather conditions, while other parts of the state lacked these conditions. Chennai has recorded 74% above normal rainfall since June, while districts like Coimbatore and Erode have experienced a deficit. The northeast monsoon is expected to bring rainfall to the western districts.
Chennai and its neighboring districts have experienced excess rainfall, while western and southern districts have recorded a deficit in the past four months. The northeast monsoon, which contributes a significant portion of the annual rainfall in the state, is expected soon. The rain in north Tamil Nadu districts was due to favorable weather conditions, while other parts of the state lacked these conditions. Chennai has recorded 74% above normal rainfall since June, while districts like Coimbatore and Erode have experienced a deficit. The northeast monsoon is expected to bring rainfall to the western districts.
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