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Rain lashes Mumbai after delayed monsoon amid water crisis, offers respite from heat

Mumbai Rain: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said conditions are favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance further across parts of Maharashtra.

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What happened No major waterlogging or rain-related incidents were reported during the period, officials said.
The headline split Hindustan Times frames it as "Rain lashes Mumbai after delayed monsoon amid water crisis, offers respite from heat". NDTV frames it as "Light Rain Brings Relief In Mumbai After Monsoon Delay".
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Left / center-leftRain lashes Mumbai after delayed monsoon amid water crisis, offers respite from heat

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Hindustan TimesNews report · Jun 21, 7:15 AM

Rain lashes Mumbai after delayed monsoon amid water crisis, offers respite from heat

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Mumbai Rain: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said conditions are favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance further across parts of Maharashtra.

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The HinduNews report · Jun 21, 7:39 AM

Light to moderate rains lash Mumbai, offer relief from heat

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No major waterlogging or rain-related incidents were reported during the period, officials said

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NDTVNews report · Jun 21, 5:42 AM

Light Rain Brings Relief In Mumbai After Monsoon Delay

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated favourable conditions for further advancement of the southwest monsoon over parts of Maharashtra.

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