Rains near normal in Mysuru; reservoirs filling up rapidly
The Hindu
Rainfall was 176.1 mm as against average of 195.22 mm between June 1 and July 25
Rainfall in the district has been near normal so far this year and there has been excess rains in July. Vigorous monsoon in the catchment areas of the Cauvery and the Kapila has helped augment the inflow into the reservoirs though they are yet to reach their optimum levels. Mysuru district received 176.1 mm as against the long-term average of 195.22 mm for the period June 1 to July 25. But a variation of 20% above or below the long-term average rains is considered normal. However, for July the district has received 112.8 mm against the long-term average of 100.5 mm.More Related News