Delhi woke up to light rain on Sunday morning, bringing relief from the recent heat and humid conditions across several parts of the national capital. The showers also brought down temperatures and gave residents a relatively pleasant start to the day.
Light rain was reported in isolated parts of Delhi during the morning. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Safdarjung area recorded mist along with a temperature of 27°C at 8 am. The Ridge area also witnessed light rain accompanied by a thunderstorm and mist, with the temperature recorded at 26°C around 7 am.
The change in weather offered some relief to residents after warm and humid conditions in the capital. People out for morning walks at Kartavya Path were seen making the most of the cooler conditions as light showers continued in parts of the city.
Over the previous 24 hours, Delhi had received very light to light rainfall at many places, while moderate rain was recorded at isolated locations along with thunderstorms and lightning. The minimum temperature across the city remained between 23°C and 26°C, while maximum temperatures settled around 34°C to 35°C.
The latest spell of rain comes amid continuing monsoon activity over parts of northern India. Weather conditions in the capital have remained changeable, with periods of rainfall bringing temporary relief from high temperatures and humidity.
The light showers are also expected to influence morning commuting conditions in some areas. While the rainfall reported so far has been light in several parts of Delhi, residents travelling during periods of rain may encounter wet roads and reduced visibility in places where showers are accompanied by mist or thunderstorms.
The weather department's observations indicate that Delhi has continued to experience rainfall activity along with fluctuations in temperature. The combination of rain, cloud cover and thunderstorms has helped keep temperatures below the levels generally associated with hotter summer conditions.
For Delhi residents, Sunday's showers provided a welcome break from the heat and humidity. The national capital is likely to continue seeing variable weather conditions as monsoon activity persists over the region.
