Cloud cover, light rain to keep mercury in check in Delhi

A cloud cover prevailed over most parts of the national capital on Saturday morning, which is likely to result in light rains as the day progresses, the weather department said. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to settle around 34 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius, respectively.

On Friday, moderate rains inundated low-lying areas, uprooted trees and affected traffic movement in the city.

The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for the city, recorded 23.2 mm rainfall on Friday.

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Delhi has recorded 236.5 mm rainfall against the normal of 241.9 mm in August so far, a deficiency of two percent.

Overall, it has gauged 555 mm precipitation against the normal of 518 mm since June 1, when monsoon season starts.