Jammu Kashmir
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| | J&K witnesses 30% deficient rains | | | SRINAGAR, July 22: Where drought conditions are affecting several parts of the country, Jammu and Kashmir is also enduring the effect of the deficient monsoon rains.
The state has recorded over 30 percent decline in rainfall this season with all three regions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh facing the heat.
As per the records, from June 1st till July 19th, the total precipitation recorded in the state is 117.4 mm. The normal rains should measure 168.2 mm.
“We have witnessed 30 percent deficient rains this monsoons season in the state. The erratic monsoon condition in rest part of the country is affecting our state as well,” said Sonum Lotus, director meteorological department, Srinagar.
Sonum said, if precipitation continues to remain low, it is likely to affect the agriculture adversely across the state.
It was this year that winter recorded excessive precipitation while summer is seeing dried days.
“We have to see what conditions would prevail till September. If it follows same pattern, agriculture would be highly affected,” he added.
Meanwhile, there are no predictions of rains for the next few days for state. Dry and hot conditions are likely to persist across the state at least till the end of the month. The day and night temperatures will also remain hot. However MeT department said the temperatures this month are under normal scale.
The monsoon has represented an irregular trend across the country this season. While parts of north east India are flooded with excessive rains, north and central India is facing drought condition. The situation is alarming in Karnataka which is staring at the worst drought conditions in 42 years, forcing the government to spend Rs 17 crores on special prayers for rain.
In Valley, heated weather is giving tough times to people during Ramadhan. “The heat is becoming intolerable. We are getting no respite from it,” said Abdullah, a banker.
He said some rainfall and dip in temperature would also ease fasting for people.
“The hot weather has changed dishes for Iftar. Juices, fruits and ice-cream is what I love to eat after break my fast,” said Muzaffar, a student.
The ice-creams shops and vendors which would be jam packed with customers few days back now wear a deserted look. Occasionally, kids can be spotted relishing ice creams. |
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