Gujarat monsoon deficit wiped out by heavy rains in September
The Hindu
Deficit of almost 50% in end-August bridged by highest rainfall in the month of September in 10 years
The highest rainfall in the month of September in the last 10 years in Gujarat wiped out the State’s monsoon deficit, which stood at almost 50% in the end of August. As on October 1, Gujarat recorded nearly 97% of the season’s average rainfall, making it a normal monsoon season in the State.
A statement from the State government said: “Monsoon deficit has been completely wiped out now. The state received highest rainfall in September.” According to the State government’s figures, all regions in the State have received above 75% of rainfall, and the last spell in September has been evenly distributed across the different regions.
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