Nanauk affects heat wave in Delhi, more rain expected

June 13, 2014 1:53 PM|

The tropical storm Nanauk has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the people in the national capitalDelhi battling record heat wave conditions since 1969. The surge of moist winds from theArabian Seatowards northwest plains and mixing with the dry and hot northwesterly winds caused several spells of rain, hail and dust storm across the national capital region on Friday.

The stormy weather in Delhi pulled down the maximum temperature a great deal. The day temperature recorded close to 27°C, at around 6 pm, abating the heat wave. 

Delhi recorded 3.6 mm of rain at the Safdarjung Observatory while the Palam Observatory in Southwest district recorded 9 mm of rain from 8:30 am on Thursday till 8:30 am on Friday.Skymet Meteorology Division in Indiaindicates some morerain in Delhiduring the next 48 hours. Chances of rain in Delhi will be higher on Saturday than Friday. Rise in temperature and the available moisture in the atmosphere raises hopes of rain in Delhi.

Delhi recorded a maximum of 41.4°C on Thursday, which is expected to dip on Friday and rise marginally on Saturday. Minimum on Friday morning dropped to record 22.7°C and is also expected to rise marginally on Saturday to remain in mid-twenties.

Rain in Delhi brought came as a big relief to the national capital which had become like a hot furnace due to high temperatures and heat wave conditions. The city was also witnessing prolonged power cuts and water crisis since the start of June.

 

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