Unseasonal rains experienced in Kolhapur

Friday, March 10, 2006, 13:34 [IST]

Kolhapur, Mar 10 (UNI) Unseasonal moderate rains were experienced in the city and its suburban areas early this monrning.

Rains accompanied by thunder lashed the city around 0004 hours.

However, the rain brought some respite to the people from the scorching heat.

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