Hot, humid weather as rains elude Delhi
By IANSSaturday, July 10, 2010
NEW DELHI - High humidity, coupled with a rise in the maximum and minimum temperatures to three to four notches above average, made Delhiites sweat Saturday as rains eluded the city after lashing it two days ago.
The maximum temperature settled three notches above average at 38.7 degrees Celsius, an India Meteorological Department official said. The minimum was recorded four notches above average at 30.5 degrees.
The humidity level oscillated between a high of 81 percent and a low of 49 percent, the official said, adding that there were no rains in the city.
The weatherman predicted a partly cloudy sky with a possibility of rains but said the weather may remain humid Sunday.
“While the maximum will be about 39 degrees, the minimum will be about 30 degrees,” the official said.
The capital has so far received 116.2 mm of rain, 23 percent more than the average for this season.
