1 year ago
Sikkim Rainfall Deficit Causes Alarm Among Farmers, Officials
Imagine Sikkim usually gets a lot of rain during the monsoon season, like a giant shower!
But this year, there's been much less rain than usual.
The weather people say the rain is way below what's normal.
Some places in Sikkim are getting a lot less rain than others.
Because of the lack of rain, farmers are worried because their fields are drying up, and people might not have enough water to drink or use.
The people in charge of weather are worried because the rain is super important for growing food and keeping things wet.
Sikkim's rainfall from June 1 to July 23 is 29% below normal.
Gyalshing district saw the highest rainfall shortfall at 44%.
Gangtok's rainfall was 35% below normal, Pakyong's 22%, and Mangan's 28%.
Farmers and water resource managers are alarmed by the rainfall deficit.
The IMD director expressed concern about the impact on agriculture and water sources.
- Who
- IMD (Indian Meteorological Department).
- What
- Significant decline in seasonal rainfall in Sikkim.
- Where
- Sikkim, India.
- When
- From June 1 to July 23.
- Why
- The rainfall deficiency poses challenges to agriculture and water availability.
Key facts
- Reporting Agency
- Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Period of Assessment
- June 1 to July 23
- Overall Rainfall Deficit
- 29% below normal
- Gyalshing Rainfall Shortfall
- 44%
- Gangtok Rainfall Shortfall
- 35%
- Mangan Rainfall Shortfall
- 28%
