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Monsoon Rains Bring Relief To Indian States Hit By Deadly Heatwave

June 22, 2005

New Delhi, India - The annual southwest monsoon reached more parts of western and eastern India Tuesday, bringing cooler temperatures to states that have reported scores of heat-related deaths since early June.

"The monsoon has already reached West Bengal and it will be a day or two before it covers Bihar (state)," weather department spokesman J.K. Sharma said, adding that northern and central India will have to wait 10 more days for the rains.

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