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44% rain deficit in Shivamogga; 35 taluks get less than half normal rain
44% rain deficit in Shivamogga; 35 taluks get less than half normal rain
Shivamogga district has recorded a 44% deficit in southwest monsoon rainfall, with only 28% of the sowing target completed as of July 28, Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalikatti said, The Hindu reports. Paddy…
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Shivamogga district has recorded a 44% deficit in southwest monsoon rainfall, with only 28% of the sowing target completed as of July 28, Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalikatti said, The Hindu reports. Paddy and maize are the worst affected; maize has not germinated properly. Statewide, 35 taluks have received less than 50% of normal rainfall by August 7, according to Deccan Herald, with Sandur taluk in Ballari recording a 76% deficit. In contrast, Chikkamagaluru taluk received 56% excess rain.
Minister Madhu Bangarappa reviewed the drought situation on August 8 and instructed officers to promote the VB-G RAM G employment scheme, The Hindu reports. The Tunga reservoir is full, but the Bhadra reservoir is only 50% full, and farmers have been advised not to depend on it yet. Inflow to many reservoirs has declined, though the Tungabhadra reservoir is now 65% full, bringing some relief for drinking water needs.
The Indian Opinion
The narratives around the monsoon often swing between panic over deficits and quick relief from isolated heavy spells. The reality is uneven: Shivamogga's 44% deficit and 28% sowing are serious, but Chikkamagaluru has double its normal rain. The government's VB-G RAM G scheme and compensation proposals show effort, but the test will be whether the Bhadra reservoir fills enough for paddy cultivation and if the remaining rain-gauge stations become functional within the promised 15 days.
Sources (4): thehindu.com, thehindu.com (2), deccanherald.com, deccanherald.com (2)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 4 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources.
