New Delhi: Rains lashed parts of the national Capital on Monday evening after dust-laden winds swept the city, even as the maximum temperature settled at notch above the season's normal.
"The maximum temperature was recorded at 37.8 degrees Celsius, a notch above the normal while the minimum temperature settled at 29.9 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal," an official of the India Meteorological Department said.
Humidity levels oscillated between 77 per cent and 49 per cent.
While the day was sunny and sultry, rains lashed a few areas around 8 pm.
The weatherman has predicted partly cloudy sky for tomorrow morning with possibility of rain in some areas towards Tuesday evening.
"The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 38 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius respectively," the IMD official said.
On Sunday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 36.4 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature had settled at 29 degrees Celsius.