Ganjam records 40 pc deficit rainfall, Odisha govt prepares contingency plan

Several districts of Odisha have experienced deficit rainfall in the rainy season this year so far. Among those districts, Ganjam has witnessed the highest deficit of 40 per cent rainfall.

In view of the deficit rainfall, the Odisha government has prepared a contingency plan to save the crops from the wrath of nature.

As per Special Relief Commissioner Satyabrata Sahu, the Agriculture Department has taken necessary measures to deal with any kind of situation arising out of the deficit rainfall.

“Some places in Odisha have experienced deficit rainfall this year so far. However, the Agriculture Department has prepared a contingency plan for it. Ganjam has witnessed highest deficit rainfall of 40 per cent. The Agriculture Department will take several measures in the district as per the contingency plan. Hopefully, there will be good rain in September and things will improve soon,” said Sahu.

As per reports published in various national media, the country has witnessed 33 per cent deficit rainfall in August this year which is a matter of concern. While India experiences a natural rainfall of 241 mm in August, the country has so far recorded only 160.3 mm rainfall during the month.