<p class="title">There is a deficit of 45 per cent in South West monsoon in Kerala till July 9, according to the IMD.</p>.<p><span>The Kerala government is seriously considering imposing power cuts and restriction in water supply if the situation did not improve till July 15.<br /><br />While the expected normal rainfall in Kerala between June 1 to July 9 was 867.2 mm, the rainfall received during the period this year was only 479 mm.<br /><br />Five districts, including Idukki where many hydel power projects are located, had a deficit of more than 50 per cent.<br /><br />Dams in Kerala were reportedly having water for power generation for only up to 10 to 15 days. Almost similar is the situation with drinking water and agricultural needs.<br /><br />Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that a detailed review would be done on July 15 to decide on restrictions to be imposed.</span><br /><br /> </p>
<p class="title">There is a deficit of 45 per cent in South West monsoon in Kerala till July 9, according to the IMD.</p>.<p><span>The Kerala government is seriously considering imposing power cuts and restriction in water supply if the situation did not improve till July 15.<br /><br />While the expected normal rainfall in Kerala between June 1 to July 9 was 867.2 mm, the rainfall received during the period this year was only 479 mm.<br /><br />Five districts, including Idukki where many hydel power projects are located, had a deficit of more than 50 per cent.<br /><br />Dams in Kerala were reportedly having water for power generation for only up to 10 to 15 days. Almost similar is the situation with drinking water and agricultural needs.<br /><br />Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that a detailed review would be done on July 15 to decide on restrictions to be imposed.</span><br /><br /> </p>
