Telangana Records 6% Rainfall Deficit So Far This Monsoon; 12 Districts in Deficit Zone

Hyderabad: Telangana has recorded a 6 per cent deficit in cumulative rainfall since the southwest monsoon began on June 1, with the State receiving 406.5 mm against the normal benchmark of 430.3 mm, according to rainfall data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS). Despite the shortfall, Telangana remains in the normal rainfall category overall, with rainfall distribution varying significantly across districts. According to the TGDPS data, 19 of the State’s 33 districts are currently receiving normal rainfall. Kamareddy and Medak have recorded excess rainfall and are classified under the excess category. However, 12 districts are experiencing rainfall deficits ranging between 20 per cent and 59 per cent. These include Hanumakonda, Warangal and Jangaon, among others. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and surrounding urban areas have received 302.2 mm of cumulative rainfall, compared with the normal average of 338.1 mm, reflecting an 11 per cent deficit. Among the districts surrounding Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajgiri has recorded the highest deficit. The district received 234.7 mm of rainfall against its normal benchmark of 331 mm, resulting in a 39 per cent deficit. Meanwhile, Rangareddy, Sangareddy and Vikarabad remain in the normal rainfall category, according to TGDPS data. With the monsoon season continuing through August and September, rainfall patterns in the coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether the current deficit narrows or widens across Telangana.

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