National Capital witnessed intense rainfall on Wednesday due to which mercury was recorded in normal levels, however, the humidity shot up. With 100 per cent precipitation and 14 kilometre per hour wind speed, the humidity level in atmosphere is 71 percent. The Safdarjung weather observatory recorded a rainfall of 20.2mm in past 24 hours till 8:30 am while stations at lodhi Road, Palam, Ridge and Ayanagar received 24.2mm, 3.8mm, 17.9mm and 15.7 mm rains during the same period.
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi wing tweeted that sky will reamin partly clouded and maximum and minimum temperature would be 32 degree Celsius and 23 degree Celsius. On Tuesday, the minimum temperature was recorded at 23.2 degrees Celsius while the maximum settled at 32.2 degrees Celsius.
“Due to western disturbances, there are chances of more rain and thunderstorm on Thursday, this showers can be termed as pre-monsoon showers,” said a MeT official.
There is no predictions of rain on Friday and Saturday. Although there can be light rain on Sunday. On Friday and Saturday, there are no predictions of rain. However, on Sunday, showers can be expected again.
The minimum temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 23.7 degrees Celsius, five notches below what is normal this time of the year, the MeT department official.