Even as it rained on Sunday evening, there was no respite from the sultry weather conditions in the city. High humidity caused much inconvenience even as temperature remained above normal for the entire day. However, the weather is expected to get better with as thunderstorm is likely to occur on Monday.
Even as the humidity level touched 87 per cent, only traces of rain were reported in the Capital on Sunday. “The maximum temperature was recorded at 37.2 degrees Celsius, which was three points above normal. The minimum humidity level was 55 per cent. The minimum temperature was also one notch above normal at 28.2 degrees Celsius,” informed an official.
North Delhi received the highest rainfall on Sunday measuring 17.4 mm at 5:30 pm. “North Delhi was followed by lodhi Road, which received a rainfall of 15.2 mm from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. On the other hand, Safdarjung and Palam witnessed only traces of rain,” said the official.
Meanwhile, the weatherman has predicted rain on Monday. “During the next 24 hours, there will be a generally cloudy sky which will be accompanied by rainfall and thundershowers,” said the official. The maximum and minimum temperatures are also expected to register a fall and may settle at around 35 and 27 degrees Celsius respectively on Monday.