Despite a marginal dip in humidity levels, Delhiites continued to experience hot and sultry weather with mercury registering above normal temperatures. This has been a very hot and humid month of August and with rains staying away, the humid spell of weather may continue to torment the Delhiites.
According to the weatherman, the maximum temperature was recorded at 38.2°C, five notches above the season’s average for this time, while the minimum settled two notches above the normal at 28°C, a MeT Department official said.
On Saturday, the maximum had settled at 38.2°C while the minimum was recorded at 27.5°C. The humidity levels were recorded between 35 per cent and 71 per cent on Sunday which caused discomfort to people in the city. The MeT Department forecast main clear sky on Monday with the maximum and minimum likely to be 39°C and 28°C respectively.