Mercury rise further in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 27 (UNI) The cool weather conditions, prevailing over Delhi since last week, abated today with the decrease in intensity of Northwesterly winds, which have been providing relief to the people from the scorching sun.

The decrease in intensity of Northwesterly winds led to a rise in mercury in the Capital for the second consecutive day.

The maximum rose to 33.3 degree Celsius, from 31.6 degree Celsius yesterday.

The minimum temperature also rose to 16.8 degree C, from 16.6 degree C.

With the weathermen forecasting a further decrease in intensity of Northwesterly winds in the next few days, the mercury in the Capital is likely to rise further in the next three to four days though the surface wind would prevail.

''With the decrease in the strength of Northwesterly winds, both day and night temperatures are likely to show an increasing trend over North India during the next 3-4 days,''the weather office said.

The met office has forecast a mainly clear sky in Delhi during the next 24 hours with strong surface winds. They have also forecast a rise in minimum temperature to 18 degree C tomorrow.

UNI