Despite depreciation of 22 per cent in expected rainfall across the State, the weather scientists are expecting more rainfall in the month of August. According to the rainfall statistics of Jharkhand from July 1 to July 31, released by IMD Ranchi Observatory centre on Friday, districts like Chatra, Ramgarh, Saraikela-Kharsawan, Pakur and Ranchi have received low rainfall.
“In July, the State received, 401.7 mm rainfall, normally 515.8 mm rainfall is expected. Depreciation of -22 per cent was registered in the month of July. In the days to come, low pressure at Bay of Bengal may bring good amount of rainfall,” said, Forecast officer of Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Ranchi observatory, Upendra Srivastava.
“The south west monsoon has been normal over Jharkhand. Axis of monsoon trough at means sea level passes through Ganganagar, Agra other areas and eastwards to Nagaland at present. During past 24 hours, light to moderate rainfall at few places occurred over the state. Maximum 33.4 degree Celsius of registered whereas minimum 22.1 degree Celsius was recorded with 25.0 mm rainfall on Friday in the state capital,” added, Srivastava.
looking at the prevailing condition, the agro-met experts believe that the present condition is favourable for paddy crop cultivation. “The amount of rainfall received will boost the paddy cultivation in the state. At present the optimum soil moisture level is perfect for plants growth. If the condition prevails in the coming month, it will be beneficial for Kharif crops production too,” said, Birsa Agriculture University (BAU) Agro Met expert, Dr A Wadood.
“For paddy field, stagnant water is suitable for plant growth. Farmers will witness heavy rainfall in the coming days. lowland cultivation will benefit other kharif crops this year too. Stagnant water is sufficient in the lowland areas,” Wadood added.