HP gets highest-ever rainfall in 24 hrs since records began 70 yrs ago

Himachal Pradesh has received the highest-ever rainfall for a 24-hour period since records began almost 70 years ago, the India Meteorological Department said on Sunday. "The state received 102.5 mm and this was 1,065% more than normal for this day," IMD said. Earlier, the highest rainfall in a day was recorded on August 14, 2011, and that was 74 mm.