Delhi crosses August rainfall average in first eight days
Delhi has surpassed its average monthly rainfall for August within the first eight days of the month. The India Meteorological Department recorded 230.1 mm of rain, marking the city's wettest August period in two years.
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Extreme weather events and shifting monsoon patterns have significant implications for urban infrastructure and public safety in major metropolitan areas.
The national capital has crossed its average monthly rainfall for August in just the first eight days of the month, with the Safdarjung Observatory recording 230.1 mm of rain so far.
Safdarjung, the city's prime observatory, had recorded 225.7 mm of rainfall between the start of the month and till 8.30 am on Saturday, while another 4.4 mm was recorded between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, taking the cumulative rainfall to 230.1 mm.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the mean total rainfall for August in Delhi — based on the 1991-2020 climatological period — is 226.8 mm.
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