Chandigarh records highest 24-hour July rain in 23 years

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CHANDIGARH: The City has recorded the highest 24-hour rainfall in July from Saturday to Sunday, breaking the record of nearly 23 years. It is also this season’s highest-ever rainfall in 24 hours.

As per the IMD, Chandigarh recorded 322.2 mm rain in 24 hours.

The City had earlier recorded the highest-ever rainfall of 262 mm rainfall on July 18, 2000.