Bhaskar Analysis: Meghmehar in Dahod district, significant 24.23% more rainfall in June than last year

Monsoon has started in Dahod district this year with Meghmehar. Which has brought happiness to the faces of farmers and the general public. The rainfall recorded in the month of June has given good indications for the upcoming monsoon. The district has so far received 29.25 per cent of the season's rainfall. Which is significantly higher than last year. An analysis of the average rainfall data of the last 25 years shows how favourable the month of June this year has been. In June 2024, only 5.02% of the season's rainfall was recorded, while in the current year 2025 till June, 29.25% of the season's rainfall has been recorded. These figures show that so far Dahod district has received 24.23% more rainfall than last year. This early and good rainfall is considered extremely important for the agriculture sector. The land has got enough moisture for the sowing of kharif crops. Apart from this, this rain will also prove to be very beneficial in the recharge of groundwater. In the very first month of the monsoon, all water sources are overflowing with water. Sown by farmers in 20,056 ha In Dahod district, only 1,983 hectares were sown till the end of June due to scanty rainfall in June last year. At the same time, this year, there is also an increase in sowing as Meghraja has showered grace. This year, 20,056 hectares have been sown in Dahod district. In Dahod district, a total of 216020 hectares of cultivable land is sown in the monsoon. Despite good rainfall, the sowing figure is said to be low. The reason behind this is continuous rain. Due to the moisture in the fields due to continuous rains, the sowing has not been done in the required quantity. Now that the rains have stopped, sowing in the district is expected to increase.