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This Summer Was the 11th Driest Since 1961. Meteorologists Say Where It Rained the Least
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- An average of 193 millimeters of rain fell across the Czech Republic from June through August, making this the 11th driest summer since 1961.
- The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute said the year so far ranks as the third driest because of the rainfall deficit before summer as well.
An average of 193 millimeters of rain fell in the Czech Republic from June through August, making this the 11th driest summer since 1961, according to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute.
The summer was not only very hot but also dry. Because rainfall had already been scarce before summer, the year so far ranks as the third driest in the period, the institute said.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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