Rains lash parts of Delhi, max temp settles at 37.8 deg C

Rains lashed parts of the national capital in the evening after dust-laden winds swept the city, even as the maximum temperature settled at notch above normal.

"The maximum temperature was recorded at 37.8 degrees Celsius, a notch above the normal while the minimum temperature settled at 29.9 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal," an MeT Department official said.

Humidity levels oscillated between 77 per cent and 49 per cent.

While the day was sunny and sultry, rains lashed a few areas around 8 pm.

The weatherman has predicted partly cloudy sky for tomorrow morning with possibility of rain in some areas towards the evening.

"The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 38 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius respectively," the meteorological department official said.

Yesterday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 36.4 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature had settled at 29 degrees Celsius.