India received 27% more rainfall this August

August 31, 2020 23:24

The India Meteorological Department on Monday predicted heavy to very heavy showers in parts of north, northeast and south India in the next three days, highlighting that the country recorded its highest rainfall in 44 years in the month of August.

The Met said the country saw 27 per cent more rainfall this August, fourth highest in the last 120 years. The overall rainfall recorded in the country from June 1 to August 31 was 10 per cent more than normal, it added.

"Rainfall recorded in August 2020 is fourth highest in the last 120 years and highest in 44 years," R K Jenamani, scientist at the IMD's national weather forecasting centre, said.

-- PTI

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