Larger part of country has received excess or normal rainfall so far: IMD
17 July 2015 7:15 PM IST
Northwest India has recorded 12% more rainfall than its normal limit
Central India and Western India, which saw good rainfall in June, are now witnessing deficient monsoon recording minus 15 and minus 13% of precipitation respectively. (Photo: PTI)
New Delhi: A larger part of the country has received excess/normal rainfall from June 1 to July 15, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday.
From June 1 to July 15, the country received 280 mm of rainfall as compared to normal precipitation of 298.9 mm, which is six% less than the normal limit. All regions in the country, except Northwest India, which has recorded 12% more rainfall than its normal limit, has witnessed deficient rainfall.
"Rainfall is excess/normal in 61% (371 districts) and deficient/scanty in 39% (238 districts)," the IMD said. The MET department has already predicted a "deficient" monsoon with July and August expected to receive minus 8 and minus 10% respectively.
Central India and Western India, which saw good rainfall in June, are now witnessing deficient monsoon recording minus 15 and minus 13% of precipitation respectively. The situation in the East and Northeast India is slightly improving with many parts receiving good rainfall over the past 2-3 days.
( Source : PTI )
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