rainfall deficit

Telangana's July rainfall reduced the monsoon deficit from 61% to near normal levels within 15 days, signaling a significant improvement in regional weather conditions.

All districts in Andhra Pradesh have reported deficient rainfall, with a state-wide deficit of 52.4% by July-end.

The Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala warns that the El Niño impact is likely to intensify in the coming months, with a 30% rainfall deficit reported in Telangana during the ongoing monsoon.

Telangana has recorded a 27% rainfall deficit, prompting the Chief Secretary to recommend a shift to alternative crops.

Most districts in Andhra Pradesh, except SPSR Nellore, are experiencing deficient rainfall as of July 23, with West Godavari reporting the highest rainfall gap at 76.8%. The overall rainfall deficit in the state has reached 53.3%, and the dry spell is expected to continue until July 30.

YSRCP accuses the government of neglecting agriculture due to rainfall deficit and poor water management. The party highlights delays in procurement and inadequate support for farmers during the kharif season.

The Chief Secretary urged coordinated government action as Andhra Pradesh enhances El Niño preparedness. The state reported a 48.3% rainfall deficit between June 1 and July 15, with 24 of 28 districts experiencing deficient rainfall and four under severe deficit, according to the Agriculture Special Chief Secretary.

Nashville has experienced its driest 12-month period since 1987-1988, with 36.72 inches of rainfall compared to a normal 50.51 inches. Recent heavy rain has provided temporary relief but has not resolved the long-term deficit, which has led to eight consecutive months of below-normal rainfall and visible impacts on soil, vegetation, and water levels.

YSRCP urges the government to extend the crop insurance premium deadline until July 31, citing a 45.1% rainfall deficit and delayed kharif sowing. Farmers are unable to enroll in the Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme due to drought conditions.

Maharashtra continues to experience a rainfall deficit, with El Niño cited as a contributing factor. Forecasts predict only light to moderate rain in isolated areas for the coming week, with no weather warnings issued for July 13 or 14.

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 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.

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.

A rainfall deficit is negatively affecting hydropower generation in Sharavati Valley. The reduced rainfall has led to decreased hydropower production in the region.

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.