Mumbai: July rain 4th highest in decade, August 3rd lowest
Mumbai recorded its third-lowest August rainfall in ten years after a very wet July. The Santacruz observatory registered 315.3mm of rain, significantly below the usual average. This subdued rainfall has not impacted the city's water supply, which remains at ninety-six percent. Overall monsoon rainfall for the season is still considered healthy for Mumbai. Weather experts cited dry air and El Nino conditions for the August deficit. Mumbai recorded its third-lowest August rainfall in ten years after a very wet July. The Santacruz observatory registered 315.3mm of rain, significantly below the usual average. This subdued rainfall has not impacted the city’s water supply, which remains at ninety-six percent. Overall monsoon rainfall for the season is still considered healthy for Mumbai. Weather experts cited dry air and El Nino conditions for the August deficit.
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