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Key Points

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61.4 millimetres of rain fell in one day across the city.

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The month’s rain total could soon match or beat the 2022 record of 128 millimetres.

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A red alert means people should be ready for heavy rain and lightning.

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Some areas, like Jharoda Kalan, recorded up to 89 millimetres of rain.

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Summary

The India Meteorological Department issued a red warning for more showers and thunderstorms.

Rainfall measured 61.4 millimetres in 24 hours, making the month’s total 123.3 millimetres.

Temperatures stayed mild, with lows around 17 degrees Celsius and highs near 27 degrees.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
meteorological
relating to weather and how we study it
red alert
a serious warning that bad weather is coming
thunderstorms
storms that have loud thunder and bright lightning
lightning
bright flash of electricity in the sky during a storm
cumulative
adding together over time
millimetre
a very small length, about the width of a thin pencil line
temperature
how hot or cold the air is
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