NEW DELHI : The national capital has recorded 71 per cent less rainfall in September so far, according to India Meteorological Department data. The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for the city, has recorded just 20.9 mm rainfall so far against the normal of 72.6 mm this month. The Palam weather station has recorded 30.3 mm rains against the 50-year average of 73.6 mm, according to IMD data. In August, Delhi recorded 237 mm rainfall, the highest for the month in seven years. Overall, the city has recorded 576.5 mm rainfall against the usual of 594.6 mm since June 1, when the monsoon season starts.

Source: Mint September 12, 2020 14:03 UTC