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Bengaluru Records Wettest April Day with Deluge, Causes Damage
Bengaluru experienced its wettest April day on record, with over 11cm of rain in one hour, a deluge estimated at 20-22 million cubic metres. This record rainfall, surpassing a 2011 benchmark, caused significant damage across the city, including the destruction of thousands of books.
30 Apr, 20:37 — 30 Apr, 22:36
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual100d ago
11cm in 1 hour: Deluge could have filled 30,000 pools, two-thirds of Bengaluru’s lakes
Bengaluru experienced its wettest April day on Wednesday, with over 11cm of rain, equivalent to nearly 10% of its annual rainfall. This deluge, estimated at 20-22 million cubic metres, could have met the city's water needs for a fortnight.
By NIRANJAN KAGGERE
Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual100d ago
B’luru records highest rainfall ever for April, surpasses 2011 record
Bengaluru experienced its highest April rainfall, 111.5 mm, causing severe flooding and traffic disruptions, with significant damage reported across the city.
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First report: Times of India · 30 Apr, 20:37|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
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