North West India Monthly Rainfall % Departure from LPA
Source: statSCALAR
Key Takeaway
- The percentage departure from LPA in North West India indicates whether rainfall conditions are wetter or drier than the region’s historical average. Rainfall deviations can influence irrigation demand, groundwater use, and crop development, particularly in areas where agricultural production depends heavily on irrigation. Deficient rainfall may increase dependence on irrigation, while excessive rainfall can disrupt field operations. The indicator supports assessments of wheat, mustard, cotton, and other regional crop-production risks.
About This Dataset
Monthly percentage departure of North West India's rainfall from the Long Period Average (LPA). It measures the extent to which observed rainfall differs from the region's historical average.
Monthly departures for Northwest India show whether the region received more or less rain than its long-term normal. Because monsoon arrival here is later and more variable than elsewhere, a delayed or weak July can show as a large deficit even in a normal all-India year. Traders and analysts use this series to judge conditions for rice, cotton and pulses in the north and west.
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