Agartala: Tripura received deficient rainfall during October this year, with a total of 95.1 mm recorded against the normal value of 159.2 mm.
his represents a departure of -40% from the normal rainfall for the month.
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Khowai district received the highest rainfall in October with 206.4 mm, while Dhalai district’s Chawmanu received the lowest with 21.1 mm.
The highest 24-hour rainfall was recorded at Khowai on October 12 with 72.4 mm.
District-wise rainfall data is as follows:
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| District | Rainfall (mm) | Departure from Normal |
|---|---|---|
| Khowai | 206.4 | +28% |
| Gomati | 47.0 | -71% |
| West Tripura | 54.5 | -66% |
| Sipahijala | 73.0 | -54% |
| Unakoti | 128.5 | -20% |
| Dhalai | 66.1 | -58% |
| North Tripura | 65.1 | -59% |
The state capital, Agartala, received 119.3 mm of rainfall during October. The maximum temperature recorded at Agartala Airport was 34.8°C on October 6, and the average mean maximum temperature was 32.4°C (+0.6).
The minimum temperature recorded at Agartala Airport was 20.0°C on October 31, and the average mean minimum temperature was 23.8°C (+0.8).