Mumbai Records 96% Of Annual Rainfall With Monsoon Yet To End
Mumbai: More than a month remaining for the monsoon season to end and despite predictions of below average rainfall this year, Mumbai has already received 95.87 % of its average annual rainfall so far. The total rainfall recorded at the city's Santacruz observatory till August 29 is 2223.3 mm against the average annual of 2391 mm. However, on the same day last year, the observatory has recorded…
Mumbai has already received 95.87% of its average annual rainfall despite predictions of below average rainfall. As of August 29, the city's Santacruz observatory recorded 2223.3 mm of rainfall, falling short of the usual 2391 mm. Last year, the same day saw 103% rainfall. The last week saw light to moderate rainspells in Mumbai and its metropolitan region.
On Sunday, the city experienced partly cloudy and humid weather. The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate showers to continue this week. Mumbai Airport Customs arrested two women, including a senior citizen, for allegedly smuggling 2.48 kg hydroponic cannabis from Bangkok. Currently, the seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai are at 95.95% of their total capacity, holding a total useful water storage of 13.88 lakh million litres.
The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 32°C and 26°C, respectively, with partly cloudy skies and occasional light to moderate rain over the next 48 hours.
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