Bihar’s Thirsty Fields: Monsoon Clouds Go Missing

Huge Rain deficiency in Bihar this monsoon

Bihar got -30% below normal rain so far this monsoon (1 June- 4 September 2025)

Worst performing districts so far this monsoon (rain in % departure from normal)

Sitamarhi: -62%

Saharsa: -58%

East Champaran: -57%

Supaul: -56%

Muzaffarpur: -54%

West Champaran: -53%

Madhepua: -53%

Gopalganj: -52%

Madhubani: -51%

Purnea: -50%

Saran: -47%

Araria: -45%

Sheohar: -40%

Kishanganj: -40%

Bhojpur: -35%