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Second driest pre-monsoon spell in last 65 years in India



NEW DELHI: India has been facing second driest pre-monsoon season in the last 65 years, Indian media reports have said.

Quoting Skymet Weather, the reports said the pre-monsoon rainfall in India was the second lowest in 65 years.

March, April, and May – the three-month pre-monsoon season – have ended with a rainfall deficiency of 25 percent, according to reports. (Agencies)

Publish Date : 05 June 2019 17:20 PM

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