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Dry run continues, Indore is 26% rain deficit as of now

Dry run continues, Indore is 26% rain deficit as of now

Time of India13 hours ago
Indore: A prolonged dry spell during the first 11 days of July led to a significant rainfall deficit in several districts of western Madhya Pradesh, including Indore, where rainfall was 26% below average till Friday.
According to the Meteorological Office in Indore, the city recorded only 155.6 mm of rainfall so far, compared to the seasonal average of 209.4 mm.
Other districts facing similar shortfalls include Agar-Malwa (29% deficit), Burhanpur (26%), Shajapur (27%), and Ujjain (19%). Dewas district fared slightly better, recording a marginal 8% deficit, while Khargone was almost normal with just a 1% shortfall.
Several other districts in the region received excess rainfall this season.
Alirajpur topped the chart with a remarkable 116% excess rainfall, having recorded 466.3 mm so far against a normal of 215.8 mm. Ratlam (80% excess), Jhabua (77%), Neemuch (59%), and Barwani (16%) also witnessed significantly above-normal precipitation. Mandsaur recorded 207 mm, 15% above the average. Khandwa remained balanced with near-normal rainfall.
Despite the current shortfall in many parts, the meteorological department is hopeful for recovery in the remaining monsoon days.
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Senior meteorologist Dr Divya E Surendran said that the state is currently under the influence of three trough systems and an active low-pressure area, which is likely to strengthen further over the next two days. "Showers may remain scattered for now, but a strong spell is expected soon in the Indore-Ujjain division," she added.
The upcoming rain is likely to improve the rainfall status, especially in the deficit-hit regions.
As of Friday, Indore saw no rainfall in the last 48 hours. The maximum temperature on Friday climbed to 31.2 degrees Celsius, which was normal. It was nearly 2 degrees above Thursday's day temperature. Humidity levels ranged from 86% in the morning to 66% by late evening. With 20 days still left in July, a revival of monsoon activity could provide much-needed relief to the region.
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