Maharashtra records 40 per cent surplus rain in August

In August, Maharashtra recorded 40 per cent excess rain, the highest since 2012. Last month, rainfall recorded in the state was 397.7mm whereas the normal is 286mm.

As on August 31, the live water stock in 3,267 reservoirs in the state was 76.98 per cent of their total capacity. According to the latest report by the state Ministry of Water Resources, this stock was 38.28 per cent in July-end.

July had remained dry for large parts of Maharashtra, as the monsoon remained active mostly over Konkan and Marathwada sub-divisions.

From just 38.84 per cent water stock, August rainfall helped dams in Pune reach a stock of 94.4 per cent of their total capacity by the end of the month. This season, Pune city’s rainfall has been 36 per cent above normal and during August, the seasonal requirement was met.