Delhi swelters under scorching sun
New Delhi | Friday, Mar 19 2010 IST
 

Delhi continued to swelter under a scorching sun during the day besides experiencing a significant rise in the night temperature as well. However, the maximum temperature was recorded at 34.6 degrees Celsius, four degrees higher than normal.

Though, the marginal fall in temperature was not enough to provide any respite to people.

The minimum temperature was registered at 19.8 degrees Celsius, five degrees above normal.

This is a significant departure from yesterday's night temperature of 18.5 degrees which was two degrees above normal.

Besides, the Indian Meteorological Department has forecast warmer days ahead for the residents of the national Capital. The maximum temperature in the next 24 hours is predicted to be around 36 degrees.

Whereas, the minimum temperature, according to the Met Department, is likely to register a slight dip and hover around 19 degrees in the next 24 hours.

The maximum and minimum humidity levels during the past 24 hours were 83 and 29 per cent respectively.

-- (UNI) -- 19DI57.xml

 

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