City sees patchy rain, but no relief from stifling humidity

Several parts of the Capital reported sudden showers again on Tuesday, with overcast skies dominating the skyline and extending the spell of wet days that has defined August so far.

- Jasjeev Gandhiok

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the rest of the month will likely remain damp, with light, patchy rain expected till August ends.

Delhi, according to IMD data, has already logged 323mm of rainfall till August 26, making it the wettest month of 2025. To be sure, August is typically the city's rainiest month, with a long-period average of 233.1 mm, but this year it has already tipped into the "excess" category.

By comparison, July had recorded 259.3 mm, which was the season's highest until now.

On Tuesday, rainfall was scattered but widespread.

Between 8.30am and 5.30pm, Safdarjung, Delhi's base observatory, recorded 1.6mm of rain. Palam logged 8mm, Lodhi Road 1.1mm, Ridge 10.4mm, Ayanagar 5.1mm, Najafgarh 12.5 mm and Mayur Vihar 1 mm.

Yet, the relief was deceptive. When the rain paused, residents grappled with muggy conditions.