Water & Land Insights: Bihar

An overview from the 2016-2022 Water Accounting Report

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Land Use Distribution

Cropland is the dominant land use, covering over 87% of the total area.

Water Dynamics by Land Use (mm/year)

Comparing average annual precipitation (P) and actual evapotranspiration (ETa) across different land types.

Seasonal Water Patterns

Long-term monthly averages show a clear monsoon-driven peak in precipitation, significantly exceeding evapotranspiration.