Receives 72.8-mm rainfall this year, lowest since 2013 | Scientists attribute it to La Nina, El Nino effect Jammu witnessed the driest winter in the past five years. This could adversely affect water security and agricultural sector in summers. During the first three months of the year, the district, inhabited by 15 lakh people, received 72.8-mm rainfall, lowest as compared to the last five years. In (January-February-March) 2017, the district recorded 215.6-mm rain, while in 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013, it received 154.7 mm, 468.5 mm, 188.1 mm and 265-mm…
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