Raigad, July 5: A red alert has been issued for Raigad district in Maharashtra warning of excessive rainfall, officials said on Wednesday. The district has recorded 70% of the average rainfall for June at 459 mm.

At 708.4 mm, the district recorded 22.5% of the average annual rainfall (3,148 mm) so far in July. Monsoon 2023 in India: IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall for South Gujarat, Saurashtra From July 6.

"The average rainfall in Raigad district for June was 655 mm. This year, the district recorded 70% of the average rainfall at 459 mm. In the first four days of July, 188 mm of rainfall was recorded," officials said.

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