Sowing of Kharif crops has increased due to heavy rains in various parts of Karnataka. Bangalore.

11-Jun-2024 04:52 PM

Karnataka, an important agricultural producing state of South India, is getting the blessings of the southwest monsoon this time, whereas last year there was a serious crisis of drought there.

According to the Meteorological Department, during the first 10 days of June, about 80 percent of the normal average rainfall was recorded in Karnataka and the period of rain is still continuing.

One special thing is being seen this time that the distribution of rain is quite uniform, that is, good rain is occurring in different parts of the state.

According to the Meteorological Department, Karnataka has received 85.6 mm of rain so far as compared to the normal average of 47.6 mm.

Except for Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu and Chikmagalur, all other districts of the state have recorded more than normal rain. Dakshina Kannada district received 26 percent less rain than normal,

Kodagu 30 percent and Chikmagalur 3 percent less rain. Coastal Karnataka has received 25 percent more rain. There, 192.4 mm of rain has been received against the normal rainfall of 155.6 mm.

The highest surplus rainfall of 140 percent has been reported in northern interior Karnataka and 82 percent in southern interior Karnataka.

Vijayapura district received the highest surplus rainfall of 329 percent, Bangalore Rural 272 percent, Ramnagar and Vijayanagar 222 percent, while Udupi received the lowest surplus rainfall of 5 percent. Similarly, 14-14 percent more rainfall has been reported in Haveri and Hassan districts.

Due to excellent rains, various Kharif crops are being sown vigorously in all the regions of Karnataka, which mainly include paddy, pulses, oilseeds, coarse grains and cotton etc. Cultivation of spice crops and sugarcane is also expected to gain momentum soon.