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West Bengal Records 2% Higher Monsoon Rainfall Amid National Deficit
During the monsoon, most of India is getting less rain than usual, but West Bengal is getting a little more.
In July, the city of Kolkata got less rain than normal, but the southern part of West Bengal got more.
Some districts in South Bengal had a lot of rain, while others had less.
Scientists think more rain will come in early August.
West Bengal recorded 2% more rainfall than normal during the monsoon.
India overall had a 14% rainfall deficit, with the south and northeast most affected.
South Bengal received 606.4 mm, 2% above normal; Kolkata got 705.4 mm, 5% above normal.
July rainfall: Kolkata 348 mm (12% below normal); South Bengal 391.7 mm (14% above average).
East Midnapore had 79% excess rain, Birbhum 38% deficit, North Bengal 19% deficit in July.
- Who
- Weather scientists at the Regional Meteorological Centre, Alipore
- What
- Reported monsoon rainfall figures for West Bengal and India
- Where
- West Bengal, South Bengal, Kolkata, India
- When
- Monsoon season, with July data and August 4 forecast
- Why
- Proximity to the Bay of Bengal brings greater moisture, leading to higher rainfall
Key facts
- National rainfall deficit
- 14%
- West Bengal rainfall
- 2% higher than normal
- South Bengal rainfall
- 606.4 mm
- Kolkata rainfall
- 705.4 mm
- July Kolkata rainfall
- 348 mm (12% below normal)
Quotes
Weather scientist at the Regional Meteorological Centre, Alipore
Meteorological researcher at Alipore
“"Among various districts of South Bengal, East Midnapore witnessed the highest rains of 79 percent excess precipitation while Birbhum being closer to North Bengal remained drier 38 percent deficit rains in July."”
thestatesman.com
“"In July, which is regarded as a month of heavy rainfall for the city and the region, Kolkata recorded 348mm rains in July that was 12 percent below the normal," a weather scientist said.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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