Bengaluru records highest rainfall in August in last 5 years: IMD
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Bengaluru recorded 63.3 mm of rainfall till Wednesday, which is the highest in last five years in the month of August, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Bengaluru recorded 63.3 mm of rainfall till Wednesday, which is the highest in last five years in the month of August, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The previous highest rainfall for August was recorded at 128.7 mm in 2017.
Several areas in Bengaluru including Horamavu, Sarjapur, Bellandur and Nandini Layout reported waterlogging following heavy rainfall on Monday and Tuesday.
The highest rain for August was reported on August 15, 2017, when the city recorded 128.7 mm rain.
Since June 1, Bengaluru has received 459 mm rain, a departure 150 per cent more than normal.
The IMD said that areas which will witness heavy rain in the next few days may see localised flooding of roads, waterlogging in low-lying areas, and closure of underpasses mainly in urban areas.
