Delhi Sees Humid Weather, Maximum Temperature 1.3 Degrees Above Normal
Delhi experienced hot and humid weather on Sunday with temperatures slightly above normal. The India Meteorological Department has forecast cloudy skies and light rain for the coming day.
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It was hot and humid in Delhi on Sunday as the city recorded a maximum temperature of 35.7 degrees Celsius, 1.3 notches above normal, the weather office said.Humidity levels oscillated between 70-85 per cent during the day. The national capital witnessed 1 mm rainfall during the day, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The minimum temperature settled at 26.2 degrees Celsius, 0.9 notch below normal. The city also witnessed trace rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, while 1 mm of rainfall was recorded during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am at Safdarjung.The IMD has forecast a cloudy sky with light rain for Monday.
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