Summary:
Aurangabad district as a whole has received hardly 19mm rainfall so far, which accounts for only 14 per cent of the expected rainfall. At 22.8 C, the minimum temperature was well in keeping with the normal range. While the rainfall had tempted farmers to undertake sowing, the current dry spell has proved to be a roadblock in traditional farming activity in the region. AURANGABAD: Rainfall-deficient Aurangabad has little hope of overcoming monsoon deficit just yet as the met department has predicted presence of only cloudy skies with chances of intermittent light rain over the city and nearby areas in the next 48 to 72 hours.On Sunday morning, the city received a brief spell of rain, followed by overcast conditions throughout the day. The morning drizzle, however, helped reduce the temperature appreciably, offering a respite to citizens.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Aurangabad recorded a maximum temperature of 31.7 C, which was lower by 2 C as compared to the normal range..