Subdued monsoon activity leaves Indore 38.3mm rainfall deficit
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As of now, Indore recorded only 140.4 mm of rainfall this monsoon, well below the average for this time of the year.
On Friday, the city experienced a mixed weather pattern, with bright sunshine in the morning, scattered clouds by the afternoon, and overcast skies in the evening. Some isolated areas reported light drizzle, but it was too minimal to make any real difference to the rainfall tally. On Friday, only 1 mm of rainfall was recorded in the city.
The Met office recorded 4.1 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours.
The maximum temperature on Friday dipped to 28 degrees Celsius, 5 degrees below normal, while the minimum rose slightly to 23.6 degrees Celsius. At 8:30am, humidity levels hovered around 90%, while it stood at 80% during the evening hours.
This is the second consecutive year that July began on a dry note. According to meteorologists, monsoon systems over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal remain weak, and no major activity is expected over the next three–four days in the region.
However, short spells of light rain may occur due to local atmospheric conditions.
Historically, July and August are crucial months for rainfall in Indore. The average July rainfall stands at 309.88 mm (12.2 inches). Last year, 254 mm (10 inches) of rain was recorded in July, most of it after 15. Officials remain hopeful that the second half of the month will bring more rain.
As per the climatic features of Indore for the month of July, in 1973, the city recorded its highest-ever monthly rainfall of 30.5 inches, while the heaviest single-day rainfall was on July 27, 1913, when 11.5 inches poured in just 24 hours.
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