Rainfall deficit in Vizianagaram raises fears over Kharif crop yields
Vizianagaram district is facing a severe rainfall deficit, leading to drought-like conditions that threaten Kharif crop yields. Farmers and agricultural unions are calling for government financial assistance as water sources dry up.
Why it matters
Agricultural distress due to climate variability directly impacts food security and the economic stability of rural populations.
Vizianagaram district has been experiencing drought like conditions this year, reportedly due to the impact of El Nino, causing concerns among thousands of farmers who depend largely on rainfall for agricultural activity.
According to official data, the district recorded a 37.22% deficit rainfall in the last three months.
In June the district received around 96.3 mm rainfall as against the normal 123.5 mm. The trend continued in July, where the district received 58.1 mm as against the normal rainfall of 170.8 mm. The deficit persisted in August as well where the district received 131.8 mm against the normal 161.6 mm.
Normally, the southwest monsoon bring in 455.9 mm of rainfall during the Kharif season. However, until the last week of August only 286.2 mm rainfall has been recorded.
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