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Change in rainfall patterns is behind regular floods in Rajasthan -Anil Ashwani Sharma

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Number of ‘heavy rain’ days have gone up in recent years, finds IMD analysis

Climate change might be behind the change in rainfall pattern in recent years, leading to regular floods. The rainfall pattern in the state has changed over the last decade, with a greater number of ‘heavy rain’ days. 

Days receiving more than 65 millimetres of rainfall are called ‘heavy rainfall’ days.

Western, eastern and southern districts of the state have been inundated with floods this monsoon. Jodhpur reported 118 mm of rainfall from Monday evening to Tuesday morning. 

The state now reports floods almost every year. However, the state's climate action plan is still made with drought in mind, showing a lack of preparation.

Analysis of rainfall data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) of 1989-2018 showed a significant increase in the number of ‘heavy rain’ days in the last decade. This was especially true for western parts of the state.

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