Simla, June 7.
The monsoon has arrived. The first rains were weak and short.
Later.
India, but the first advance has been short-lived, temporary and weak.—Reuter.
Bombay, June 7.
The monsoon has not yet actually }burst, but there has been considerable rain in various parts of India during the past week, particularly in Lower Burma, Assam -jand Malabar, and conditions main unsettled. There have - also been heavy downpours in Bombay, but during the last few days fine weather prevailed.—Reuter.
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