Heavy showers lashes city

Kolkata, June 5 (UNI) With the monsoons knocking the door, Kolkatans experienced heavy rainfall in the afternoon today.

Several city roads were waterlogged with daily commuters facing problems while returning from office.

Though the rains brought respite, there was little relief from humidity.

Met department predicted partly clouded sky with light to moderate thunder showers.

The maximum temperature is likely to be 34 degrees Celsius, met office sources said.

The rainfall till 1700hrs was 2 mm.

The maximum temperature was recorded at 26.1 degrees Celsius while the minimum was 25.5 degrees Celsius.

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