Humid weather persists in Delhi though light rains bring relief

New Delhi, Aug 2 (UNI) For the second day today, warm and humid weather conditions persisted in Delhi with the mercury remaining two degrees above normal at 35.7 degrees celsius.

A bright Sunlight, for the second consecutive day, coupled with a high humidity of 87 per cent maintained warm and humid conditions in the Capital though a short spell of light rains in the afternoon brought some respite from sultry conditions.

A total of 0.8 mm rainfall was recorded till 1730 hours.

The maximum was recorded at 35.7 degrees Celsius, two degrees above normal.

Tomorrow, the Capital could witness a further rise in mercury with weathermen forecasting increase in maximum temperature to 37 degrees Celsius.

The Met office has forecast a partly cloudy sky in Delhi during the next 24 hours with possiblity of rain and thundershowers in a few areas.

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