This Article is From Jun 06, 2012

Delhi showers bring relief from searing heat

Delhi showers bring relief from searing heat
New Delhi: After a hot and uncomfortable day, Delhiites got some relief today as evening showers brought down the temperature. And there is more good news as the weatherman has forecast rains for tomorrow too.

The skies opened up in the afternoon and the rain gauges had measured 12 mm of showers till 5:30 pm, the Meteorological Department said.

The maximum temperature was recorded at 40.8 degree Celsius, one degree above normal and down from yesterday's 41.9 degrees while the minimum was 29.5 degrees, up from the previous day's 29 degrees and two degrees above normal.

Though the day temperature was on the decline compared to yesterday, humidity was on a higher side - between 33 to 55 per cent - resulting in discomfort to citizens.

According to the weatherman, Wednesday will be a partly cloudy day with very little rain in some areas.

The temperature could be between 30 and 41 degree Celsius.

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