Delhiites and those residing in parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to a wet Sunday as light to moderate rains lashed the area throughout the day. Coupled with strong winds, the rains pulled down the maximum temperature by eight notches settling at 19 degrees Celsius. The minimum on the other hand was recorded at 15.2 degrees Celsius. The Met Department has predicted similar weather conditions on Monday.
Just when city dwellers thought winter had made its exit and they were headed for a early and cruel summer, rain and cold winds brought the chill back on Sunday which substantially decreased the gap between the maximum and minimum temperatures. The rain gauge measured a rainfall of 17.2 millimeter which was quite a lot for this time of the year. “Overcast conditions persisted throughout the day and were accompanied by strong winds and light rainfall in several parts of the city and NCR, prompting people to venture out of their homes to enjoy the weather. The rains occurred due to a western disturbance which formed over Afghanistan and Pakistan and is now moving around the northern part of India,” said a Met official. The minimum temperature was 15.2 degrees Celsius which was three degrees above normal. Relative humidity oscillated between 60 and 100 per cent.
The Met Department has forecast partly cloudy sky with light rain or thundershowers in some areas of the city on Monday. There would be mist in the morning, with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to be around 20 and 15 degrees Celsius, respectively, it said. “light rain or thundershowers can occur on Monday and Tuesday as well. The effect of the western disturbance is evident in all neighbouring States of Delhi. Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan also witnessed similar weather conditions on Sunday,” a Met official said.