2019 rainfall

Exceptionally, this year’s north east monsoon began on time and extended into early January, 2020. Nevertheless, Charlie’s measurements in Aurogreen showed a 5.88% deficit in comparison with the average north east monsoon rainfall. The first five months of 2019 were exceptionally dry, registering a deficit of 93% of the average, while the south west monsoon summer rainfall was slightly above average. He recorded a total rainfall for the year of 1201.8 mm, which represents a deficit of 9.16% compared with the average rainfall for the past 42 years (1322 mm).

Meanwhile, to the west in Auroshilpam, Satprem recorded 1,097 mm. while a few kilometres south in Ravena, Jaap recorded a total rainfall of 1300 mm for the year. This indicates that the rain falling on the Auroville plateau can be quite localised at times.