Chhattisgarh Reports an Average Rainfall of 890.1 mm for the Season
- Bijapur District Receives Highest Rainfall, Surguja District Records Lowest
TFP Bureau,Raipur; Sep 15, 2023: As per data compiled by the State Revenue and Disaster Management Department through the State Control Room, Chhattisgarh has witnessed an average rainfall of 890.1 mm from June 1, 2023, until the present date. Analyzing rainfall figures for the period spanning June 1 to the morning of September 14, the Bijapur district stands out with the highest average rainfall at 1537.8 mm, while the Surguja district recorded the lowest average at 397.4 mm during the same period.
According to information provided by the State-Level Flood Control Room, rainfall averages have varied across the state’s districts. Surajpur district reported an average rainfall of 718.8 mm, Balrampur saw 811.7 mm, Jashpur registered 714.0 mm, and Koriya and Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur districts recorded 833.5 mm and 829.0 mm of average rainfall, respectively.
Similarly, rainfall figures for other districts include 979.4 mm in Raipur, 899.6 mm in Balodabazar, 790.5 mm in Gariaband, 903.9 mm in Mahasamund, 852.6 mm in Dhamtari, 973.2 mm in Bilaspur, 1097.5 mm in Mungeli, 1012.7 mm in Raigarh, and Sarangarh-Bilaigarh reporting an average rainfall of 801.2 mm. The Janjgir-Champa district reported 810.4 mm, Sakti 795.1 mm, Korba 875.6 mm, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi 930.5 mm, Durg 749.8 mm, Kabirdham district 713.3 mm, Rajnandgaon 967.5 mm, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki 1134.6 mm, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai 905.8 mm, Balod 869.6 mm, Bemetara 711.3 mm, Bastar 944.7 mm, Kondagaon 963.7 mm, Kanker 878.2 mm, Narayanpur 858.4 mm, Dantewada 967.8 mm, and Sukma reported 1286.9 mm of average rainfall since June 1.
Chhattisgarh’s diverse landscape has experienced varying levels of rainfall during the monsoon season, with some districts receiving more substantial amounts compared to others. These statistics provide valuable insights into the distribution of rainfall across the state, which plays a vital role in agriculture and water resource management.
