Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Nalbari, India, Faces Severe Rainfall Deficit, Crop Damage
Imagine it usually rains a lot in Nalbari, but this year, there's been very little rain.
From June to mid-July, it only rained a little bit, much less than usual.
This has caused a drought, like a long period with no rain.
Because of the lack of water, many farms have lost their crops.
The ponds and fields are drying up.
This is causing problems for the people who grow food and raise fish in the area.
Nalbari district in India has experienced a 76% rainfall deficit from June 1 to July 18.
The normal rainfall for this period is 801.6 mm, but only 193.6 mm was recorded.
Farmers and the fishery sector have been affected by the lack of rainfall.
448 villages in the district are facing drought-like conditions.
Approximately 11,989 hectares of crops have been destroyed due to drought.
- Who
- Farmers, the fishery sector, and residents of 448 affected villages.
- What
- A severe rainfall deficit and resulting drought-like conditions.
- When
- From June 1 to July 21, with specific data provided for May, June, and July.
- Where
- Nalbari district, India.
- Why
- The article doesn't explicitly state the direct cause for the deficit.
- Rainfall Deficit
- 76% (June 1 - July 18)
- Normal Rainfall (June 1-July 18)
- 801.6 mm
- Actual Rainfall (June 1-July 18)
- 193.6 mm
- Affected Villages
- 448
- Crop Loss
- Approximately 11,989 hectares