Delhi Breaks 41-Year Rain Record, More Showers Likely Over Next 2 Days
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In 1958, Safdarjung Observatory had recorded 266.2 mm of rain during the July 20-21 period while in 1982, it logged 169.9 during the July 25-26 period, IMD said.
Delhi, on Saturday and Sunday, received heavy rainfall breaking a 41-year record. The city recorded 153 mm of rain in 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Sunday, the highest in a single day in July since 1982, the Indian Meteorological Office ha said. New Delhi (Safdarjung) recorded 3rd highest 24-hour rainfall (for the month of July) on 08th-09th July, 2023, since 1958.Five Highest Rainfall Records of 24-hour rainfall in the month of July for New Delhi (Safdarjung) during 1958-2023 is given below. pic.twitter.com/LHPovmpV4G
According to India Meteorological Department, New Delhi's Safdarjung recorded the third highest 24-hour rainfall (for the month of July) on 8-9th July, since 1958.
The Safdarjung weather station, the city's weather base, recorded 153 mm of rain till 8.30 am, the IMD said in a tweet along with the details of the five highest rainfall records of 24-hour rainfall in the month of July for New Delhi (Safdarjung) during 1958-2023.