While the state receives substantial rainfall, the distribution is highly uneven. The average annual rainfall for the state as a whole hovers around , but this number varies drastically depending on the district.
Driest period; light rain possible due to western disturbances. March – May average rainfall in west bengal
The average rainfall dictates the agricultural calendar. The main rice crop, Aman , is sown during the monsoon. If the monsoon is delayed or deficit, it impacts food security and farmer livelihoods. Conversely, excessive rainfall in North Bengal often leads to devastating floods in districts like Malda and Murshidabad, washing away crops and disrupting life. While the state receives substantial rainfall
While the state receives substantial rainfall, the distribution is highly uneven. The average annual rainfall for the state as a whole hovers around , but this number varies drastically depending on the district.
Driest period; light rain possible due to western disturbances. March – May
The average rainfall dictates the agricultural calendar. The main rice crop, Aman , is sown during the monsoon. If the monsoon is delayed or deficit, it impacts food security and farmer livelihoods. Conversely, excessive rainfall in North Bengal often leads to devastating floods in districts like Malda and Murshidabad, washing away crops and disrupting life.
