Rains return after two-week hiatus, bringing relief
The Free Press Journal|August 21, 2024
Rains returned to Mumbai on Tuesday morning, bringing much-needed respite from the sweltering heat and humidity.
Rucha Kanolkar
Rains return after two-week hiatus, bringing relief

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