Good news for farmers: Monsoon to be bountiful across state this year

The coming monsoon is bound to bring cheer to the farming community across the state, with rainfall expected to be above normal, especially in South Interior and North Interior Karnataka.

- ASHWINI M SRIPAD @Bengaluru

Relief to farmers apart, it will also recharge dams and the underground water table.

According to Prof MB Rajegowda, agrometeorologist and former registrar, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, normal rainfall during the Southwest monsoon period, between June and September-end or October first week, is 860 mm. This time, the prediction is around 5 per cent more than normal, which is 900 mm of average rainfall.

He said both South Interior and North Interior Karnataka are expected to receive heavy rainfall, while Malnad and the coastal regions may receive normal rainfall this year.