Despite the arrival of monsoon, there is lack of rain in Kerala and North-Eastern states.
11-Jun-2024 11:44 AM
Thiruvananthapuram. Although the South-West monsoon has reached the far southern state of Kerala and the North-Eastern part of the country 12-13 days ago, but after one or two initial showers, its speed has slowed down and now lack of rain is being felt there.
It is worth noting that due to the sea cyclone in the country, there was heavy pre-monsoon rain in many states of the country, but the initial monsoon rain could not be as expected.
It is worth mentioning that in recent years, Kerala has been receiving less than normal rainfall in the initial phase of the monsoon season, while North-East India has been facing drought for a long time, which is continuing in the current season as well.
During the last week of May, due to the Ramal storm, there was heavy rain in the North-Eastern states, due to which there was severe flood in states like Manipur and Assam. Before that, there was a drought situation in this region.
The South-West monsoon reached Kerala on 30 May and on the same day one of its ends reached the North-Eastern region. According to the Meteorological Department,
between June 1 and 9, Kerala received about 22 percent less rainfall than the normal average. However, there was good pre-monsoon rainfall there and especially the heavy rains in the last week of May benefited the plantation crops.
Out of the total 14 districts of Kerala, 9 districts have received 20 to 59 percent less rainfall. In some of these districts, 60 to 99 percent less rainfall was recorded as compared to the normal average.
Kollam and Alappuzha districts received 53 percent and 45 percent less rainfall, but Tripura district recorded 23 percent more rainfall than normal. Earlier, between March 1 and May 2024, Kerala received 27 percent more rainfall than the normal average.
But the condition of monsoon rainfall is seen to be quite good in other states of South India - Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana. During June 1 to 9, Tamil Nadu received 224 percent,
Andhra Pradesh 196 percent and Telangana 100 percent more or surplus rainfall as compared to the normal average. Sowing of Kharif crops is going on in full swing in these states.