79 out of 122 southwest monsoon days went almost dry in Karnataka
The recently concluded southwest monsoon in Karnataka was marked by not just deficit rainfall, but also uneven distribution of rains, causing huge crop losses
During the southwest monsoon season spanning June 1 to September 30, Karnataka experienced a rainfall deficit, with 79 out of 122 days going almost dry. The monsoon period, which accounts for approximately 74% of the state's annual rainfall, saw only 31 days of normal rainfall and 12 days with rainfall above normal levels. Experts emphasize that regular rainfall during different stages of crop growth is crucial for agriculture, as crops begin to wilt if dry spells exceed 10 days.
The State has estimated crop losses due to drought in the kharif season at ₹46,323 crore, encompassing both agricultural and horticulture/spice crops. A professor of Agro Meteorology suggests including the distribution of rains in the crop insurance scheme to compensate for the impact of uneven rainfall on crops. Karnataka recorded 551 mm of rainfall, which is 35% less than the normal amount of 852 mm for the season.
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