Weather LIVE Updates: Delhi Crosses August Rainfall Average In First 8 Days
Delhi has surpassed its average monthly rainfall for August in just the first eight days of the month. The India Meteorological Department reports that the city has received 230.1 mm of rain, marking a significant weather event for the capital.
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Weather Today, Delhi-NCR Rain, Monsoon Live Updates: 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…
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