The delay in onset of the South West monsoon has farmers on the tenterhooks as the rainfall in Mysuru is 33% below normal.
The cumulative rainfall in Mysuru district from June 1 – considered to mark the beginning of the monsoon season – till June 12 – is 24 mm which is 33% below normal and the scenario is the same across the region.
Chamarajanagar district has received 14 mm of rains so far which is 53% below normal and Mandya has received 17 mm of rainfall and is 49% below normal as on June 12, according to KSNDMC.
