History: July 26 (#5)

History: July 26 (#5)
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July 26, 2005 Mumbai, India receives 99.5cm of rain (39.17 inches) within 24 hours, resulting in floods killing over 5,000 people.

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On July 26, in the year 2005: Mumbai, India r eceives 99.5cm of rain (39.17 inches) within 24 hours, resulting in floods killing over 5,000 people. Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra.

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Why July 26, 2005 matters: Mumbai, India receives 99.5cm o f rain (39.17 inches) within 24 hours, resulting in floods killing over 5,000 people. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: July 26, 2005 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revo lution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Mumbai, India receives 99.5cm of rain (39.17 inches) within 24 hours, resulting in floods killing over 5,000 people. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)