Agriculture has a significant role in India's economy. Most of the cultivated area of the country is rain fed and thus Monsoon rainfall is crucial for agricultural operations and food security of the country. Among all States of India, Bihar is one of the most climate-sensitive states due to its geographical setting, hydro-meteorological uncertainties, dense rural population and high level of poverty. Agriculture contributes one fifth of Bihar's gross domestic products and prime source of livelihood for ninety percent of the population. Drought is the recurring climate event due delayed monsoon onset and uneven distribution of rainfall. Over most parts of the sate especially northern Bihar which is prone to flood are also facing drought-like situations during last few decades. This article describes a study on drought-like situation in Bihar analyzing South West Monsoon Rainfall deficiency (June to September) from 2001 to 2018. The results show that the Rainfall deficiency has temporal and spatial variability throughout the state during monsoon. Some sustainable strategies can be thought in the policy framework of water resources management has also been suggested in this article.
Monsoon, Rainfall Deficiency, Drought, Bihar, Sustainable, and Strategies
