Rain lashes several parts of India, two killed in lightning

In Delhi, the Safdarjung weather station recorded a rainfall of 10.1 mm while observatories at Lodhi Road, Palam, Ridge and Ayanagar recorded 4.1 mm, 3.4 mm, 5.2 mm and 31.8 mm respectively till 5.30 pm, a MeT official said. Humidity level in the city oscillated between 49 and 98 per cent. As per forecast, rain is likely to occur during night too. Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 38.6 degrees Celsius, the official said.

The weatherman has predicted partly overcast condition along with the possibility of rains and thunderstorm tomorrow. On Sunday, the maximum temperature recorded was 40.1 degrees Celsius.

In Punjab and Haryana too, the maximum temperature level hovered close to normal level after rain lashed a few parts of the twin states. Chandigarh, which received light rains in the late afternoon, recorded a maximum of 37.9 degrees Celsius, the MeT Department there said.

In Haryana, Karnal registered a high of 36.4 degrees while Ambala’s maximum settled at 37.6 degrees. However, Hisar was hot at 41.1 degrees Celsius. Among other places which received rains in Haryana included Gurgaon, Faridabad, Rohtak and Panchkula.

In Punjab, Amritsar recorded a high of 35.3 degrees after it was hit by light rain. Ludhiana and Patiala recorded a maximum of of 39 degrees Celsius each. Phagwara, Jalandhar, Mohali and Ropar in Punjab were among other places which received rain.