Rains bring respite for Delhi

After overnight rains, Delhi residents woke up to a relatively pleasant Wednesday with the mercury dipping four notches below average to 23.7 degrees Celsius. But there was no respite from humidity.

After overnight rains, Delhi residents woke up to a relatively pleasant Wednesday with the mercury dipping four notches below average to 23.7 degrees Celsius. But there was no respite from humidity.

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According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city received 39.2 mm of rainfall from Tuesday till Wednesday morning.

"There was a cyclonic circulation over western Uttar Pradesh because of which there were rains in Delhi. But these can't be called pre-monsoon showers yet," an IMD official told IANS.

"The rains will continue for two-three days more," he added.

As a result of the downpour, the minimum temperature took a plunge of four degrees, bringing much needed respite from the scorching summer heat.

The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 37 degrees. Humidity was recorded at 70 percent.