- 95% rain deficit in Maharashtra in October
- There is not even a drop of rain in 12 districts
- Water scarcity crisis
Maharashtra Weather: Late October and early November in Maharashtra by rain Appeared suddenly. Due to heavy rains in Pune, Ahilyanagar and Satara districts, residents got relief from heat. However, it has been revealed from the statistics that there is very less rainfall in the state in the month of October. As much as 95 percent less rainfall than the average has been recorded in the state. Therefore, the crisis of water scarcity is likely to deepen. (Maharashtra Weather)
An average rainfall of 74 mm is expected in October
An average rainfall of 74 mm was expected in Maharashtra during the month of October. However, the actual rainfall was only 3.6 mm. Therefore, 95 percent rainfall deficit has been recorded in the state. Interestingly, as many as 12 districts of the state did not receive a single drop of rain in the entire month of October. 100 percent rainfall deficit has been recorded in these districts.
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There is not even a drop of rain in 12 districts
Mumbai city, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nandurbar, Solapur, Beed, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dharashiv, Hingoli, Jalna, Latur and Parbhani districts have recorded zero rainfall in the month of October. An average rainfall of 73.5 mm was expected in Mumbai city. However, it did not actually rain. It has come to light that even in Marathwada, there has not been a single millimeter of rain in the month of October.
Division wise rainfall status of the state
Division Expected Rainfall Actual Rainfall Rainfall Deficit
Mumbai Suburb 81.2 mm 14.6 mm 82%
Madhya Maharashtra 77.9 mm 4.1 mm 95%
Vidarbha 57.8 mm 2.2 mm 96%
Konkan-Goa 116.4 mm 19.1 mm 84%
Palghar and Raigad districts have recorded 96 percent rainfall deficit, while Thane district has recorded 84 percent rainfall deficit. Therefore, the amount of rain in Konkan region has remained very low.
Heavy entry of rains in early November
Though the rains were heavy in October, some parts of the state received heavy rains in the beginning of November. Pune, Ahilyanagar and Satara districts received heavy rains. Roads were flooded at some places due to sudden rain. Due to waterlogging in many places, the traffic was disrupted and the citizens were left stranded. However, the citizens who were disturbed by the drought got some relief due to this rain.
The crisis of water scarcity continues
Some places in the state Unseasonal rain Although it is falling, the huge deficit of rain in the month of October has not been compensated. Especially in many parts of Marathwada and Vidarbha, water scarcity continues. Water planning will be important for farmers, citizens and administration. The severity of water scarcity and agricultural conditions in the state will depend on how much rain falls in November.
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