Delhi witnessed another day of rain on Saturday with the mercury levels within normal. The monsoon has arrived on a pleasant note as the national Capital has got a breather from the scorching heat since the last week of June. The weekend is expected to be wet and breezy for the Delhiites, according to the weather officials.
The Safdarjung observatory, recording of which is considered official for the city, received 15.9 mm of rain till 8.30 AM and recorded 9.8 mm rainfall after that till 5.30 PM, said an official of the Indian Metrological Department.
The maximum temperature settled at 35.1 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average while the minimum temperature was recorded at 25.4 degrees Celsius, two notches below the normal. The MeT office has forecast overcast conditions along with the possibility of one or two spells of rains and thundershowers for Sunday.
"The weather is very pleasant and mood-lifting in Delhi. We have been planning outing every evening these days. The monsoon arrival is here and I am hoping for more cheerful rainy days ahead," said Rubina, a student of Delhi University.
"The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle at 33 and 25 degrees, respectively," the weatherman said.
On Friday, the minimum temperature was recorded at 26.5 degrees Celsius, while the maximum settled at 31.1 degrees Celsius.