The document is a rainfall depreciation report for the districts of Bihar dated July 27, 2011. It finds that over 40% rainfall depreciation occurred in 4 districts, between 20-40% in 5 districts, and below 20% in 11 districts. Several other districts had no depreciation or increases in rainfall. The report concludes that the significant rainfall depreciation in many districts could worsen water scarcity and impact vulnerable groups, requiring attention from the government and organizations.

1. Rainfall Depreciation Report of Bihar
Dated: 27July 2011, 16:00 hrs
Reviewed by: Mr. Sanjay Pandey
Prepared by: Mr. Jeevan Kumar
Current Situation: Various districts of Bihar are having scanty rainfall. The level of rainfall depreciation in
the districts is as follows:
1. Districts (Rainfall depreciation greater than 40 %)
Sr. No. District Name Rainfall Depreciation (%)
1. MONGHYR -82
2. BHOJPUR -43
3. NAWADA -41
4. BANKA -40
2. Districts (Rainfall depreciation between 20 % to 40%)
Sr. No. District Name Rainfall Depreciation (%)
1. JAMUI -31
3. AURANGABAD -25
4. MADHUBANI -24
5. BHABUA -20
3. Districts (Rainfall depreciation below than 20 %)
Code District Name Rainfall Depreciation (%)
1. LAKHISARAI -18
2. KATIHAR -17
3. SHEIKHPURA -17
4. MADHEPURA -14
5. WEST CHAMPARAN -14
6. SIWAN -12
7. VAISHALI -12
8. ROHTAS -9
9. SUPAUL -6
10. SAHARSA -5
11. KHAGARIA -1
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2. Rainfall Depreciation Report of Bihar
Dated: 27July 2011, 16:00 hrs
4. Districts (No Depreciation)
Code District Name Rainfall Depreciation (%)
1. ARARIA 4
2. ARWAL 28
3. BEGUSARAI 46
4. BHAGALPUR 2
5. BUXAR 42
6. DARBHANGA 3
7. EAST CHAMPARAN 14
8. GAYA 28
9. GOPALGANJ 1
10. JAHANABAD 46
11. KISHANGANJ 5
12. MUZAFFARPUR 9
13. NALANDA 34
15. PURNEA 45
16. SAMASTIPUR 2
17. SARAN 19
18. SHEOHAR 5
19. SITAMARHI 1
The aggravating situation of depreciation in rainfall and water scarcity in the mentioned districts of the
state and its significant effects on vulnerable groups needs attention of Government and Non-
government organizations.
Source: Indian Meteorological Department
Rainfall Depreciation Report: July 27, 2011
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