Weather Update: Heavy Rains Lashed Delhi, IMD Forecasts Showers For Tomorrow

Heavy rains lashed the national capital on Friday bringing relief to the residents of Delhi.

A fresh spell of showers drenched several parts of Delhi bringing a much-needed respite from sultry weather conditions in the national capital.

The minimum temperature in the capital was recorded at 26.5 degrees Celsius, while the city registered a maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius on Friday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The city has been experiencing sunny weather for the last few days, however, the change in the weather has reduced the temperature.

The Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted light-intensity showers in parts of the city for Saturday with the maximum temperature likely to settle at 34 degrees Celsius.

The relative humidity oscillated between 94 percent and 71 percent today, the IMD added.

The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of Delhi falls in the moderate category with the AQI of 105.

The hot and humid weather earlier this week troubled the Delhiites.

The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's primary weather station, had recorded a minimum temperature of 25.2 degrees Celsius on Thursday, while the maximum temperature settled at 35 degrees Celsius.