
Monsoon remains weak over Kerala
The Hindu
Data shows a 32% rainfall deficit from June 1 to 28, with 12 districts recording a deficit of 21% or above
The southwest monsoon rainfall has been deficient over Kerala so far, and indications are that the State need expect only light to moderate rain over the new few days as well. Data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) show a 32% rainfall deficit from June 1 to June 28, with 12 Kerala districts recording a deficit of 21% or above. Kottayam and Pathanamthitta have recorded a deficit of 6% and 16% respectively during this period, but percentage departures ranging between -19% and +19% from the normal are considered ‘'normal rainfall’ by the IMD.
The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.












