Delhi weather update: Rains bring relief from intense heatwave, maximum temperature dropped to...

Delhi on Sunday received light rains and saw a cloudy sky that brought some relief for the residents of the national capital. Due to this, the maximum temperature in the city was recorded at 39.8 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather department said a thunderstorm with rain is expected on June 24 and 25.

It also predicted a generally cloudy sky with thunderstorms and light rain accompanied by gusty winds on Friday. The humidity was 63 per cent at 5.30 pm. Parts of Delhi received light to moderate rain on Sunday evening.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was recorded in the "moderate" category with a reading of 143 at 6 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".

(With inputs from PTI)

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