Light rain in city, intensity likely to increase today

NEW DELHI: People in Delhi spent yet another day in muggy conditions, with the maximum temperature clocking in three degrees above normal at 37.5°C and humidity levels fluctuating between 60% and 82% on Sunday, when light showers later in the afternoon helped bring some relief

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The city's wet bulb temperature -- which takes into account the high humidity that can hamper how the human body cools itself --- was an uncomfortable of 29.6°C by the evening. Wet bulb temperatures above 32°C can be dangerous, especially if someone is exerting themselves outdoors.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a gradual increase in rain activity over Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) from Monday as the monsoon trough moves closer to the region.

"There are chances of light rain on Monday and moderate rain over most places till Thursday," a Met official said on Sunday.