25.33 Mm Of Rain Fell On The First Monday Of Sawan, Farmers Happy Kanpur farmers expressed relief after 25.33 mm of rain fell on the first Monday of Sawan, a traditional monsoon season in northern India. The rainfall, which occurred on August 5, 2026, provided much-needed relief to agricultural fields that had been suffering from prolonged dry spells. The downpour was particularly welcomed by rice farmers, as it revived crops that had begun to wilt due to lack of water. The rain began in the evening hours, with light showers intensifying into continuous downpours by midnight. Meteorological officials had predicted the rainfall, noting that the weather pattern included intermittent showers and thunderstorms. The heavy rain, however, exposed weaknesses in the city’s drainage system, leading to waterlogging in several areas. Streets in Akbarpur tehsil, including the district headquarters, became submerged, disrupting traffic and causing inconvenience to residents. The rainfall varied across different regions of the district. Akbarpur tehsil recorded the highest precipitation at 60 mm, followed by Bhognipur at 34 mm and Matha at 25 mm. Other areas saw lower rainfall, with Raulapur reporting 15 mm, Sikandara 12 mm, and Derapur the least at 6 mm. Despite the uneven distribution, the overall average of 25.33 mm was deemed beneficial for the region’s agriculture. Farmers in several villages, including Saitha, Lohari, Seruwa, and Murra, reported that the rain saved their crops from further damage. Rice fields, which had been under stress due to drought, received a much-needed boost. However, some crops like mustard faced challenges, as excessive waterlogging in certain areas damaged the plants. Farmers in these regions had to manually drain excess water from their fields, highlighting the mixed impact of the rainfall.#kanpur #akbarpur_tehsil #bhognipur #matha #raulapur
