Nagpur: Due to absence of a supportive system, the progress of South-West monsoon in Vidarbha has been slower than expected in the month of June and as a result, all 11 districts have received deficient rainfall. Nagpur district has received 111.6 mm against 166.3 mm of rainfall till June 30.
The deficit rainfall has sparked worries among citizens and farmers as well. Sowing operations have been delayed all over Vidarbha. The Weather Department predicted dry spells in the coming days. The widespread rainfall is likely to take place after July 16.
Today’s Rate
Tuesday 12 Nov. 2024
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), “Rainfall that shows minus 20 to minus 59 percent departure from normal, that is the long period average (LPA) for that region, is termed as ‘deficit’. Similarly, normal rainfall is between minus 19 per cent and plus 19 per cent range of the LPA.”
In June, only five districts in Vidarbha received rainfall in double digits. In descending order, as on date, Yavatmal received only 82.3 mm rainfall as against 165.3 mm as per its long period average, Wardha received 86.6 mm against 162.2 mm, Amravati received 89.2 mm against 142.7 mm, Chandrapur received 97.4 mm against 178.8 mm, Gadchiroli received 98.7 mm against 210.3 mm. Other places like Akola received 105.1 mm rainfall against 138.0 mm, Bhandara received 104.8 mm rainfall against 180.3 mm, Buldhana received 102.8 mm against 130.8 mm, Gondia 128.4 mm against 185.9 mm, Washim received 106.1 mm rainfall against 167.3 mm till date.
On Wednesday, Chandrapur recorded the highest maximum temperature with 38.2 degrees Celsius whereas Wardha was 36.5 degrees Celsius. Bramhapuri and Yavatmal also recorded the maximum temperature above 35 degrees Celsius. Other places like Nagpur, Akola, Amravati, Buldhana, Gadchiroli, Gondia and Washim recorded the maximum temperature below 35 degree mark on Wednesday. Gadchiroli was the only place which received 29 mm rainfall on Wednesday. The minimum temperature all over Vidarbha was recorded above 24 degrees Celsius.
