Elated over the heavy rainfall received in the last four days, weather experts predict better crops this year as the
surplus rain compensating the deficiency created by the delayed monsoon has created congenial condition for the farmers. According to the official data, Jharkhand has received 135.66 mm rainfall in the last four days, which is considerably high and widespread in almost all parts of the state.
“Heavy rainfall received in the last four days has added benefits to the farmers which has also enriched soil moisture compensating the loss created due to delayed monsoon in the state,” said Agro Met Advisor at Birsa Agricultural University A Wadood. Present weather condition is adequate for the farmers so far as torrential rain is not required for sowing, he added.
According to Wadood, overall condition of monsoon is quite conducive in the state including the other adjoining states which are enjoying good agricultural weather. “Despite late sowing, which is presently on full swing, we do not require rainfall in the next 10-15 days, but after that the crops need heavy rain for the transplantation and sustenance of the sown seeds,”
Wadood said.
Explaining the status of rainfall in the state, Wadood said that barring Deoghar, Dumka, Gumla, Jamtada, Pakur, Sahebganj and West Singhbhum other parts of the state definitely have deficient rainfalls. Meteorological department has already predicted the revival of monsoon between July 7-10, which is really good news for the
farmers, he added.
“Normal rainfall of 55.7 mm was recorded in the month of May while 101.2 mm of rainfall was recorded in Jharkhand which was 56 per cent less than the normal figure. In the month of July on the other hand, there has been 135.6 mm rainfall which is considerably high and widespread,” added Wadood. Overall deficiency of rainfall in the State has been recorded as 27 per cent till July 1this year, he said.
Agricultural officials also asserted that Jharkhand so far has received only scanty rainfall, but as being predicted by the Meteorological department there is chances to recover in the coming days. But, if the monsoon does not recover soon, situation may be problematic for the framers.
“Only 60 per cent of the total expected rainfall was recovered in the month of June. If it gets recovered in the next few days, there will not be any effect on the agricultural crops in the state,” said Director Agriculture KP Sahu.
Despite a weak Monsoon, which hit Jharkhand little late on June 18, remained subdued at a single place due to El-Nino affects, there have been comparatively better monsoon activities this year.