August 2024 was India's warmest since 1901, and the rain was why
- India recorded its hottest August since 1901, with the mean temperature reaching 28.01°C, the IMD said.
- The average minimum temperature also hit a record 24.36°C, well above the normal 23.68°C.
- August rainfall was 213.3 mm, making it the seventh-lowest August rainfall since 2001.
- The IMD expects below-normal rainfall in September, with temperatures likely to remain above normal.
Source: instagram.com
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