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Though Gujarat has recovered from the overall monsoon deficit as it saw heavy showers in the past 10 days, data showed that the rainfall distribution has been largely uneven across the state.
Further, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast for the week is not expected to cover the rainfall deficit of northern and central districts.
Gujarat received 110 mm average rainfall, which is nearly 18 per cent of this season’s rainfall, in 10 days.
However, at 87 per cent, Kutch has recorded the highest rainfall among the five regions of Gujarat, while the northern and central districts are still under 50 per cent of this season’s average rainfall share, shows data from the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in Gandhinagar.
The state saw 424 mm rainfall in July and 46 mm so far in August.
As on Sunday, the state has recorded a total of 586 mm rainfall or 66.35 per cent so far this monsoon season. This includes 115 mm received in June.
Yet, this is less than over 13 per cent average rainfall compared to last year’s rain receipt.
As on August 4, 2023, Kutch region had received 136 per cent and Saurashtra 109 per cent average rainfall.