New Delhi: The capital crying because the rain has recorded a rainfall deficit of 61% from normal since June 1.
The Indian Meteorology Department has placed Delhi in the category of the ‘Large Lack’ region.
While five out of nine districts were in the category of lack of rainfall, four experienced large shortcomings.
This city has so far only received 44.1mm rain since June 1 against a normal sign of 114.2mm.
IMD data shows that the North Regency has so far provided the best in terms of rainfall, receiving 78mm rainfall between June 1 and July 10, however, the normal sign for the district until July 10 is 103.3mm, so, placing it on a 25% deficit.
The Central District has told the worst, receiving only 8.5mm rainfall during this period compared to normal 118.9mm, showing a deficit of 93%.
IMD classifies rainfall as’ deficit ‘when precipitation is 19% or more under normal and a large deficit’ or ‘great deficiency’ when this number is more than -59%.
Antar -19% and 19% of normal, rainfall is classified as ‘normal’ and between 20% and 59% as ‘advantages’.
Other districts in the large deficiency category are northeast (-65%), south (-79%) and southwest (-70%), this almost does not receive rain, even during a wet spell recently.
However, meeting officials who explained that anomalies in the distribution of rainfall, especially before the arrival of rainy season, often occurred and the distribution of stable rainfall after rainy season rain hit the city.
“When the rainy season starts, the spread will be more even and the deficit is likely to be bridged.
Good rainfall is expected this week, and this must lead to a reduction in the overall deficit.
The delay of about two weeks in the rainy season that reached Delhi caused this deficit to build,” said An official.
Last year, Delhi began with his head on June 25 with the Monsun hit the capital two days before the scheduled arrival.
The IMD official said that even though the rainy season could arrive early, Delhi began to accept moderate to heavy rainfall spells consistently only towards the end of July and in August.
“Delhi has a small area, so some parts may not receive rainfall at all during certain spells.
Significant changes will be seen after heavy rainfall occurs, which generally occurs towards the end of July and in August,” the official said.
With a deficit of 61%, miss Delhi which is dry for the rainy season
