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 election authorities are gearing up for the counting of votes cast in the simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled to be held on June 4. The Collectors and Election Officers of Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) districts said on May 23 (Thursday) that their teams were ready for the counting of votes.
Responding to the prolonged water scarcity, the residents of the area took to the streets in protest on Wednesday. The protest, which drew attention to their plight, stopped only after the intervention of the police. It was not until 1.30 p.m. that a 4000-litre tanker was finally delivered by BWSSB, providing relief to the water-starved residents.