State soaks in May as it records 126% excess rain

Multiple troughs and cyclonic circulations over Bay cause rainfall

- USHA PERI @ Visakhapatnam

THE State has recorded 88.5 mm of rainfall, significantly higher than the normal average of 39.2 mm during the period between May 1 and 21. This represents a 126 per cent departure from the norm. This categorises the rainfall as 'large excess' under the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) classification.

The widespread rainfall has brought a welcome respite from the summer heat across the State. Unlike last year, which was marked by intense heat-wave conditions during the same period, the current season has remained comparatively cooler, aided by recurring showers and cloud cover.