9. Rainfall Data in India

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does IMD stand for?

   Hint

   Think about meteorological agencies.

2. 2.

   What was significant about May 2025's rainfall?

   Hint

   Consider long-term records.

3. 3.

   What does the IMD provide regarding rainfall?

   • Real-time data
   • Historical data
   • Both

   Hint

   Think about data collection methods.

4. 4.

   True or False: May 2025 was the driest month recorded since 1901.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the significant rainfall event.

5. 5.

   If you were part of the IMD and had to prepare a flood risk management plan for a region expecting extreme rainfall based on May 2025's data, outline the steps you would take.

   Hint

   Consider what tools you might use to predict and mitigate floods.

6. 6.

   Using the record data from May 2025, develop a short report explaining the economic impacts of such high rainfall on agricultural sectors in central India.

   Hint

   Think about both positive and negative effects on farming.