According to the Department of Home Ministry data, the country in July 1993 had received its record rainfall of 540mm in 24 hours with the highest hourly precipitation of 70mm.
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Presently, the West Rapti at Kusum station recorded 424mm rain within eight hours, which shows the precipitation was stronger in comparison to the past, according to Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.