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Sikkim Rainfall Deficit Causes Alarm Among Farmers, Officials

Sikkim Rainfall Deficit Causes Alarm Among Farmers, Officials
Rainfall in Sikkim below normal this monsoon, reveals IMD report · theprint.in

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.

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%

Sources

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