The previous record was set in 1951, when precipitation was just 17 percent of the norm. The driest October in the 21st century was in 2013 when monthly precipitation level was 34.2 millimeters.
The highest precipitation level for October was recorded in 1974 - 220 percent of the norm. In the 21st century, the highest precipitation level was in 2009 - 113.5 millimeters.
The precipitation norm for October is 66 millimeters.
Following on from previous dry months, the lack of rainfall is causing concern in parts of the countryside, particularly where households rely on water from wells, with water levels extremely low.
