The delayed onset of the monsoon in the district has created challenges for agricultural activities.

Madikeri, June 17: The monsoon has not yet started as usual in the agriculturally-dominated Kodagu district this time. The information that there will be a 64 percent shortage of rain across the state in the current situation is worrying even for Kodagu, which is dependent on rain. Last year, the monsoon rains made their appearance in the district towards the end of May. By June 15, several days of holidays had been declared for schools and colleges, and the district also faced flood situations twice during this period, which are still on the minds of the people. However, the current reality is that the situation is different this year.

Although clouds are often covering the entire district, it is not raining.. Except for occasional showers, the sunny weather continues everywhere. As usual, the real monsoon has already started in the district and the water level in rivers, streams and ditches has increased. However, currently, there are reports of water level in lakes and wells decreasing in some places.

The average rainfall in the district has decreased by 25 inches compared to last year. Last time, from January to now, the district had received 35 inches of rainfall. However, this year, there has been only 10 inches of rainfall. The average rainfall in various taluks of the district has also decreased significantly compared to last year. Due to this situation, paddy cultivation work is being delayed. Some enthusiastic farmers were preparing for the sowing season by now. However, this time, without rain, the fields are not getting water and agriculture is facing problems. The current reports coming through the Meteorological Department are also creating anxiety among the people. Although Kodagu is a hilly region, if the monsoon rains do not fall adequately in this district, it is natural that not only Kodagu but also the state will face problems. Against this background, the situation of the current year's monsoon is alarming in the current situation.

Statistics of the district so far

This year, the district has received 10 inches of rainfall from January to now. Last year, this amount was 35 inches. Madikeri taluk received 53 inches of rain during this period last year, but this time it has only been 16 inches. Virajpet taluk received 36.20 inches of rain last year, but this time it has been 12.60 inches, Ponnampet taluk received 32 inches last time and only 8 inches this time.

Somwarpet taluk received 31 inches of rain last time, but this time it has been 9 inches, and Kushalnagar taluk received 24 inches last time and only 6 inches this time.

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