Agricultural operation hampered in Odisha following deficit rainfall
The Hindu
Between June 1 and 20, the State recorded an average rainfall of 310.2 mm against the normal precipitation of 429.4 mm, registering a shortfall of 28%.
The present agricultural operation in Odisha has been badly affected with the State recording deficit rainfall in most of its districts. Between June 1 and 20, the State recorded an average rainfall of 310.2 mm against the normal precipitation of 429.4 mm, registering a shortfall of 28%. According to India Meteorological Department norms, a State or a region is declared to have received deficit rainfall when the deficiency stands at 19% or above.More Related News