Despite high humidity, Delhiites witnessed a pleasant weather on Monday. The maximum temperature settled at 30.3 degrees Celsius with humidity up to 98 per cent. Though it remained largely dry on Monday, officials said heavy rain are expected in several parts of the city on Tuesday.
"On June 18, the maximum temperature is expected to be 31 degrees Celsius, while the minimum will be 24 degrees Celsius. Rain and thunderstorm will occur in many areas across the Capital. Several parts may witness heavy showers too. The humidity level will continue to be high, but it will be lesser than Monday," said a senior official of the Weather Department. Besides, on Wednesday the city may witness light rains with the maximum temperature reaching 32 degrees Celsius, he added.
Delhi received a maximum rainfall of 58.5 mm on Monday, whereas the humidity level plummeted to 98 per cent during the afternoon. "The maximum temperature on Monday was eight notches below average and the minimum temperature was recorded at 23.5 degrees Celsius which was five degrees below average," informed an official.