Sunday, July 15, 2012

All India SWM Rainfall Toppers from 01.06.12 to 15.07.12

It is only 45 days into the monsoon, yet there is no station which can catch Cherrapunji in 2012 SWM race. In 2011, we had 46 stations which crossed 1750 mm mark till July 15th. This year the list has gotten shrunken to just 21. The surprise is no station from Kerala and Tamil Nadu are found in the list compared to last year.

The 2011 link till 15.07.2011 is here - http://tamilnaduweatherman.blogspot.in/2011/07/rainfall-toppers-from-01062011-to.html

Rainfall in mm (Minimum of 1750 mm)
  1. Cherrapunji (Meghalaya) - 5300
  2. Chepan (West Bengal) - 2180
  3. Agumbe (Karnataka) -2125
  4. Gaganbawda (Maharashtra) - 2027
  5. Pernem (Goa) - 2003
  6. Kumargram (West Bengal) - 1980
  7. Coochbehar (West Bengal) - 1970
  8. Falakata (West Bengal) - 1970
  9. Hasimara (West Bengal) -1970
  10. Patgaon (Maharashtra) -1929 
  11. Gokarna (Karnataka) - 1910
  12. Dajipur (Maharashtra) - 1905
  13. Barobhisa (West Bengal) - 1900
  14. Gazoldoba (West Bengal) - 1890
  15. Amboli (Maharashtra) - 1880
  16. Kollur (Karnataka) -1850
  17. Sangameshwar (Maharashtra) - 1846
  18. Kokrajhar (Assam) - 1840
  19. Passighat (Arunachal Pradesh) - 1826
  20. Quepem (Goa) - 1753
  21. Gossaigaon (Assam) - 1750
For more stats visit - www.tamilnaduweatherman.blogspot.com
5pm, Heavy showers seen Bihar and most of E.India, showers also seen over Punjab, S.coast Maharastra, N. Kerala.. http://ow.ly/i/LS8i

Today again, Vertical.V is high over S.Karnataka... Heavy rains possible again... http://ow.ly/i/LS8X

After 8pm today, vertical.V is again going to be HIGH along S.Andhra, N.Tamilnadu & #chennai .. More T.showers coming.. http://ow.ly/i/LS9h 
Offshore trough along S-W coast is weak and showing signs of deepening .. It'll deepen from tomorrow .. http://ow.ly/i/LS0t

A weak low level circulation still persists over N-W.Uttarpradesh .. http://ow.ly/i/LS1A

Monsoon current will peak again along S,S-W Gujarat, Maharastra coast & Karnataka coast from evening of 17-Jul.. strong widespread rains.

A medium level circulation expected over Chatisgarh on 16-Jul.. and expected to persist there till 18-Jul.. http://ow.ly/i/LS2H

Today, UAC seen over Bihar, weak one over N-central Maharastra and another over S-central Bay... http://ow.ly/i/LS39

In 12hrs, a weak UAC expected along Maharastra coast.. will persist for 1/2 days.. http://ow.ly/i/LS3I

On 21-Jul N-N-W corner Bay is expected to pop a LOW and it'll move N-W.. http://ow.ly/i/LS6Y

In 24hrs, coastal Andhra will have an UAC and it's expected to move N-W.. http://ow.ly/i/LS7k 

RT @devchatterjeeET: @weatherofindia No rains in Mumbai... Worse year in recent times... 10:51am

RT @girishgandhi: Clear sky ! Pleasant climate little drizzle n hot filter coffee ! Jus perfect sunday #chennai http://t.co/MG0XzPPS 11:08am

Top one day rainfall observed in 2012

All over India top 24 hrs rainfall recorded in 2012 are as follows

Minimum (300 mm)
  1. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya – 26.06.12 – 772 mm 
  2. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya – 15.07.12 – 543 mm 
  3. Srinagar City, Uttrakhand - 14.07.12 - 532 mm
  4. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya – 25.06.12 – 461 mm
  5. Chebri, Tripura - 16.06.12 - 411 mm
  6. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya – 09.06.12 – 396 mm
  7. Malvan, Maharashtra – 19.06.12 – 386 mm
  8. Khowai, Tripura – 16.06.12 – 369 mm
  9. Dapoli, Maharahtra – 18.06.12 – 337 mm
  10. Kayamkulam, Kerala - 05.05.12 - 334 mm
  11. Gossaigaon, Assam - 26.06.12 - 330 mm
  12. Kokrajhar, Assam - 26.06.12 - 320 mm
  13. Dhubri, Assam – 16.06.12 – 315 mm
  14. Mount Abu, Rajasthan - 11.07.12 - 313 mm
  15. Falakata, West Bengal – 17.06.12 – 312 mm
  16. Diana, West Bengal - 15.07.2012 - 303 mm
  17. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya – 13.07.12 – 302 mm

Cherrapunji's gets 1317 mm rainfall in last 5 days and with 543 mm rainfall in 24 hrs

This is second biggest 5 day rainfall in 2012 SWM rainfall. Previously Cherrapunji got 1737 mm rainfall from 23.06.2012 to 27.06.2012 (http://tamilnaduweatherman.blogspot.in/2012/06/cherrapunjis-monstrous-rainfall-in-last.html)



Another heavyweight Jowai which has a annual rainfall of 6100 mm also got  270 mm rainfall in 24 hrs .


Cherrapunji rainfall stats are as follows -

 1.Past 24 hrs rainfall - 543 mm
    15-07-2012 - 543 mm

2. Past 48 hrs rainfall - 674 mm
    15-07-2012 - 543 mm
    14-07-2012 - 131 mm

3. Past 72 hrs rainfall - 976 mm
    15-07-2012 - 543 mm
    14-07-2012 - 131 mm
    13-07-2012 - 302 mm

4. Past 96 hrs rainfall - 1171 mm
    15-07-2012 - 543 mm
    14-07-2012 - 131 mm
    13-07-2012 - 302 mm
    12-07-2012 - 195 mm
    
5. Past 120 hrs rainfall - 1317 mm
    15-07-2012 - 543 mm
    14-07-2012 - 131 mm
    13-07-2012 - 302 mm
    12-07-2012 - 195 mm
    11-07-2012 - 146 mm
    
 5. SWM Rainfall till 15-07-2012 - 5300 mm

 6. Yearly Rainfall till 15-07-2012 - 7553 mm

RT @aknarendranath: @weatherofindia Looks like the rains have taken a break in Delhi. Hope it isn't for long.

RT @ganpat000: @weatherofindia sunshine in #delhi, No rain 10:23am

RT @gravikumar: Once again a rainy morning in #Chennai. Picture from Eliot's beach. Rain is getting strong. 7.40am. http://t.co/b6lHhoFS

RT @rajugana:  Bangalore 7.40am, Woke up to a rainy Sunday.. It rained overnight..and the drizzle continues..cloudy sky..looks wet day ahea

Is India Water Starved ???


Is India Water Starved ?

Come Monsoon, and every Indian looks up to the skies, checks the forecast models, measures and checks every possible parameter, from the Pacific Ocean water temperatures to the High pressure off the Australian Coast. All and sundry are talking about an "El-Nino" or a "Low Pressure" having formed somewhere...(on asking someone what is a Low Presuure, the reply I got was "an area of Low Temperature forming clouds").

Its always good to know whats coming and how much is coming.
But why is it that we are so much, in fact totally depended on these 4 months of Monsoon rains.
In the event of a Monsoon failure, which could mean a mere 20% deficiency, our economy is hit, inflation rises and rural capacity declines to hit the FMCG production lines.

Is this worthy of a growing super economy? Have we over-rated ourselves ?

The obviuos solution is prudent and honest water management. Indians are very capable and intelligent enough to plan and re-organise the country's water resources. They, or any officials do not need to travel abroad to "learn" and "study" these things.

So, what's the way out of this dependency ?
Make Water a National Asset. Remove or dilute the State's monopolistic control over "their" waters.

India gets more than sufficient rainfall, 120 cms annually, against a Global avaerage of 100 cms. India is NOT a water starved country ! Even a deficit of 20% ( official Drought Figure) would bring 96 cms rain !

As most of this rain is in the 4 months from June- September, it is necassary to prudently store and conserve this water to prevent floods and drought. Store the waters in reservoirs and enhance irrigation needs. The U.S. has stored water in dams for more than 2 years !India has barely enough to meet 1 year's requirement.
Storage in a systematic manner is also a must, as India also banks on hydro-electric generation. Can we even afford a shortage of electricity ? What happens to our promised 8% and above growth rate ?

Change crop patterns susequently and, thru proper planned irrigation, increase crop out put.
I kg of rice needs 4200 ltrs of water, 1 kg of wheat requires 780 ltrs and sugar cane (sugar) much more. With knowledge of stored water capacity, crops can be planned well in advance before sowing.
Unless the poor farmer is guided, how is he going to manage his crop planning. He does not have a drawing board to make short term and long term plans, he has no access to weather know how, and does not even know tomorrow's weather eventuality.

Urban centres cam play a very crucial role. Proper planning by the local bodies, as well as rain water harvesting is a must.
Chennai has set the best example in this.
Mumbai needs to first repair its "thousands" of leakages in the pipelines bringing water to the city from the Lakes.

Only a devoted and mature policy and attitude can end India's water woes..other wise...
Comments and views most welcome.


Some excerpts taken From "The Business Standard"...

http://rajesh26.blogspot.com

kadapa 2:45 am

light drizzle