Delhi's maximum temperature soars to 37°C, rain likely to return tomorrow

NEW DELHI: The city experienced another hot and humid day on Monday, with the maximum temperature rising to 37 degrees Celsius, three degrees above normal. However, rain is expected to return by Wednesday night, likely causing temperatures to drop.
Monday marked the city's highest temperature for the month so far, following four days without rain. On Sunday, the maximum temperature was 36 degrees Celsius.In Sept last ye- ar, the highest temperature recorded was 40.1 degrees Celsius on Sept 5.
Humidity levels fluctuated between 53% and 93%, with the minimum temperature recorded at 24.9 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal.
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the southwest monsoon has begun withdrawing from parts of West Rajasthan and Kachchh, earlier than the usual date of Sept 17. "Conditions are favourable for further withdrawal from more parts of West Rajasthan and adjoining areas of Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat in the next 24 hours," IMD stated in its bulletin on Monday.
While the normal monsoon withdrawal date for Delhi is Sept 25, IMD has not confirmed when it will exit the city. However, a spell of rain is expected from Wednesday night through Sept 28. "There may be very light rain on Wednesday night, with light rain and gusty winds at speeds of 25-35 kmph likely on Thursday and Friday. Light rain is also expected on Saturday," said a Met official.
The maximum temperature is expected to remain around 37 and 35 degrees Celsius, respectively, on Tuesday and Wednesday, but may drop to 3334 degrees Celsius from Thursday onwards.