This year Mumbai also saw second fastest 2,000 mm rainfall; officials not optimistic about Aug
The IMD has issued an red alert for Mumbai for Thursday. Pic/Ashish Raje
Despite witnessing the most delayed onset of the monsoon this year, Mumbai recorded the highest rainfall ever (since being recorded) for the month of July, meteorologists said on Wednesday. This year the city recorded the second fastest 2,000 mm rainfall since its onset. BMC chief I S Chahal has declared a holiday for primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and for colleges in the city.
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