Normal rainfall is between seven to fifteen inches. In most villages, the rivers are dry in October itself. By December, lakes are dry. For drinking water there is difficulty. For other domestic uses one has to economise to a great extent.
People somehow survive.
For domestic animals - cows, buffaloes etc. Farmer is almost totally dependent on the rain god. Rains are most erratic. 15 inches rainfall is sufficient for the farmer. Rains may be adequate.