Karnataka received 249% excess rain in November

In an all-time record,Karnatakareceived 249% excess rainfall in November, which caused flash floods and widespread damage to crops and .

Bengaluru recorded 224mm rainfall in November 329% above normal. In the past 100 years, only twice before has the city had more rain than this in November the first in 1916 and again in 2015.

October and November remained extraordinarily wet months throughout Karnataka, with the state recording 35% and 249% excess rainfall respectively. Coastal Karnataka, Malnad and south interior Karnataka received the highest rainfall, while north interior Karnataka registered normal rain.