
Monsoon remains weak over Kerala
The Hindu
Data shows a 32% rainfall deficit from June 1 to 28, with 12 districts recording a deficit of 21% or above
The southwest monsoon rainfall has been deficient over Kerala so far, and indications are that the State need expect only light to moderate rain over the new few days as well. Data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) show a 32% rainfall deficit from June 1 to June 28, with 12 Kerala districts recording a deficit of 21% or above. Kottayam and Pathanamthitta have recorded a deficit of 6% and 16% respectively during this period, but percentage departures ranging between -19% and +19% from the normal are considered ‘'normal rainfall’ by the IMD.More Related News