Wayanad monsoon crisis: rainfall deficit hits 37% amid El Niño impact
Wayanad recorded an average of just 1,391 mm of rainfall between June 1 and August 31, which is nearly 37% lesser than the seasonal average of 2,200 mm the district receives during this period
The Wayanad district is grappling with a severe rainfall deficit as the Southwest Monsoon enters its third month. According to a recent analysis by the Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology, the district recorded an average of just 1,391 mm of rainfall from June 1 to August 31, falling 37% short of the seasonal average of 2,200 mm.
While August saw slightly improved showers compared to the scant rainfall of June and July, it was not enough to close the gap. The analysis also revealed significant geographic disparities in precipitation across the district, with certain villages receiving significantly less rainfall than others. This uneven distribution, coupled with shifting precipitation patterns and the impact of El Niño, has raised concerns among experts about the implications for drinking water supplies and agriculture in the coming summer months.
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