Heavy rain in isolated places predicted in Sikkim

Tuesday, July 18, 2006, 17:11 [IST]

Gangtok, Jul 18 (UNI) Met office here predicted a cloudy sky with a possibility of moderate to havey rain in many places in Sikkim during the next 24 hours.

The state recorded a rainfall of 27.88 mm during the last 24 hours.

The maximum temperature was 22.5 degrees Celsius and minimum was 18.5 degrees Celsius.

The sun will set at 1829 hrs and rise tomorrow at 0449hrs.

UNI BD PC RN1536

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