New Delhi, July 9 -- Even as Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh recorded surplus rainfall so far this monsoon season, Bihar, sandwiched between the two states, is experiencing a significant rainfall shortage since the beginning of June through July 9, 2025. The dry conditions have been a reason for worry for the state's paddy farmers who have faced three consecutive years of inadequate monsoon.

As of July 9, 2025, Bihar recorded a rainfall deficit of 50 per cent, according to the India Meteorological Department, Patna. The normal precipitation for this period till July 9 is 263.2 millimetres (mm), but the eastern state recorded just 130.9 mm.

Out of Bihar's 38 districts, up to 20 have experienced less than half of the usual rainfall and 12 dis...