SW Monsoon arrives with bang, over 100 mm rainfall in central Delhi (Lead)

30 Jun, 2022

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Bringing massive respite to the scorched national capital by lowering the maximum temperature seven notches below normal, the Southwest Monsoon arrived in Delhi on Thursday with a bang, poured over 100 mm in central Delhi during the day.

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