Heavy rains lash Delhi, temperature drops

Heavy rains lashed several parts of the national capital on Sunday bringing down the mercury and at the same time causing waterlogging and traffic snarls in the city.

The maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded at 28 degrees Celsius, six degrees below the season's average, and 26 degrees Celsius, one notch below normal, respectively.

According to the Meteorological (MeT) department, till 5.30 PM there was 35.9 mm of rainfall in the city. This also led to waterlogging in several parts of the national capital.

The maximum and minimum humidity was recorded at 100 per cent and 84 per cent, respectively.

For tomorrow, the Met department has forecast generally cloudy sky with moderate rains or thundershowers.

The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be 29 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Heavy rains had lashed several parts of the national capital on Saturday, causing waterlogging and traffic snarls on major intersections in the city.

The minimum temperature was recorded at 23.5 degrees Celsius while the maximum had settled at 29.4 degrees Celsius.