NEW DELHI: After two days of hot and humid weather, relief is in sight. India Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rain at isolated places on Friday.
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However, rain is unlikely over the weekend. Moderate showers are expected on Monday and Tuesday too.
A Met official said, “Light rain or thundershowers are expected on Friday, but the rain activity may intensify in some areas of the capital. There is a possibility of formation of thundery development on Saturday and Sunday, while moderate rain and gusty winds at the speed of 30-40 kmph are expected on Monday.”
On Thursday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 34 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal. The minimum temperature settled at 25.6 degrees Celsius, two degrees below normal. The relative humidity oscillated between 69% and 100%.
Delhi’s air continued to remain in ‘satisfactory’ category. The overall Air Quality Index of the capital was 83 on Thursday. It is forecast to remain in the same category for the next three days.
