Uneven Rainfall Distribution in Karnataka, Southern and Eastern Districts Face Major Deficit: IMD Report (June 1 to June 23, 2025)

24-Jun-2025 11:38 AM

Uneven Rainfall Distribution in Karnataka, Southern and Eastern Districts Face Major Deficit: IMD Report (June 1 to June 23, 2025)
★ Southern and eastern districts of Karnataka have recorded significant rainfall deficiency, while coastal and northern regions have received above-normal rainfall.
Districts with Severe Deficit (rainfall departure more than -60%):
★ Ramanagara: -72%
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Districts with Deficit Rainfall (-20% to -59%):
★ Chamarajanagar: -47%, Bellary: -52%, Chitradurga: -46%, Haveri: -37%, Shivamogga: -34%, Kolar: -31%, Tumakuru: -21%, Mandya: -18%
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Districts with Near Normal or Slight Deviation (-19% to +19%):
★ Bidar: +12%, Raichur: +19%, Bijapur: -3%, Yadgir: -9%, Kalaburagi: -2%
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Districts with Above Normal Rainfall (more than +20%):
★ Belagavi: +79%, Dharwad: +66%, Dakshina Kannada: +22%, Gadag: +56%, Davanagere: +71%, Udupi: +73%, Uttara Kannada: +51%, Vijayapura: +88%, Bagalkot: +55%, Hassan: +33%, Kodagu: +31%, Mysuru: +41%
★ Heavy rainfall deficiency in southern Karnataka has negatively impacted kharif sowing. If the monsoon does not become active in the coming days, it may seriously affect crop production and the rural economy.
★ In contrast, the good rainfall in northern and coastal districts has brought relief to farmers.