Delhiites got the much-needed respite from scorching heat as the national Capital received a pleasant rainfall on Saturday evening, bringing down the mercury level by a few notches.
The rainfall was measured 0.2 millimetres in the national Capital on Saturday evening. The unseasonal rain resulted in the mercury to drop two notches below normal and settle at 38.6°C much similar to Friday’s 38.5°C.However, the minimum temperature recorded was 23°C, two notches below the season’s average (40°C). Humidity levels oscillated between 24 per cent and 71 per cent during the last 24 hours.
Friday’s maximum temperature was recorded a notch below the season’s average at 38.5 °C, while the minimum temperature was 24.1°C, four notches below the average temperature of season.Prior to the rains, cool breeze blew across the Capital giving respite to Delhiites from sizzling heat. The rainfall was reported at 8.30 am and again at 5.30 pm. This unexpected rainfall was caused by the western disturbances and will have effect on city’s weather for next few days, official in Meteorological Department said.
As per the predication of Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) light showers and thunder storm are expected while the maximum temperature for Sunday is anticipated to fluctuate between 38°C and 22°C.“The sky will remain partly cloudy for the next 24 hours. There are chances of very light and thunder storm shows in the city,” said an official of the India Meteorological Department.