Rains in parts of north; high humidity in Delhi

Rains occurred in parts of north India today with the weather remaining pleasant in most places, although Delhiites experienced sultry conditions.
The national capital received 0.4mm rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm today and saw the maximum temperature settle a notch above normal at 35.3 degrees Celsius.
The minimum was recorded at 24.6 degrees, two notches below normal.
But the humidity level was high a day after widespread rain lashed the capital. Humidity in the air fluctuated between 54 and 94 per cent, according to the MeT office.
Moderate to heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Rajasthan for the second day today.

According to the MeT office, Jaipur and Udaipur divisions recorded heavy downpour since yesterday. Rains also occurred at a few places in Bharatpur, Kota, Ajmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions.

The state's maximum rainfall was recorded in Sabla (Dungarpur) at 10 cm, followed by Nimbahera (Chittorgarh) 8 cm. Jaisalmer and Ganganagar recorded 4.4-mm and 4-mm rainfall respectively since morning.
Parts of Haryana and Punjab also received ran, following which the maximum temperatures came down to close to normal levels at most places.
Residents in Chandigarh woke up to an overcast sky. The Union Territory recorded a high of 34.8 degrees Celsius.

Karnal in Haryana was lashed by rainfall measuring 30.6-mm early today, with the maximum temperature settling at 33 degrees. Rain also occurred in Ambala, Hisar and Bhiwani.
Following rain, Amritsar in Punjab had a pleasant day with the maximum temperature settling at 27.4 degrees Celsius, eight notches below normal. Maximum in Patiala too settled at a moderate 34.4 degrees Celsius after light showers.