Southwest monsoon: 15 districts in Karnataka record deficit in June
Karnataka has experienced a significant rainfall deficit in June, with 120 taluks reporting below-average precipitation. Meteorologists expect the monsoon to revive in the coming days, potentially bringing relief to the affected districts.
Why it matters
Agricultural and water security in Karnataka are heavily dependent on the monsoon, making rainfall patterns a critical economic and social issue.
Karnataka has recorded 116 mm of rainfall as against the normal 199 mm during June. According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre’s (KSNDMC) June rainfall pattern, there has been a departure of -42%.
The article relies on meteorological data and official government reports.
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