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S-W Monsoon: Abnormal rains in six Raj dists, deficit in five

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
Last Updated : Jul 06 2016 | 6:07 PM IST
As the initial phase of the Southwest remained active over Rajasthan, six districts have received abnormal rains while five deficit, and one scanty, in the state so far.
The state on the whole has recorded excess rains so far. According to the IMD, against a normal average of 76.51 mm rains between June 1 and July 5, the state has recorded 98.33 mm during the period.
Of the total 33 districts, Churu, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Rajsamand and Sikar have recorded abnormal rains (60 per cent or more) rains while Sriganganagar has recorded scant (that is - 60 per cent or less).
Deficit rains (- 20 to - 59 per cent) were recorded in five districts - Barmer, Dholpur, Jaisalmer, Jalore and Sirohi - during this monsoon so far, according to the MeT office.
Twelve other districts - Alwar, Ajmer, Baran, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Dausa, Dungarpur, Nagaur, Sawaimadhopur and Udaipur - have recorded excess rains (20 per cent to 59 per cent).
Remaining nine districts - Banswara, Bundi, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Karauli, Kota, Pali, Tonk, Pratapgarh - have received normal rains.

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First Published: Jul 06 2016 | 6:07 PM IST

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