An incessant spell of light to moderate rain drenched Delhi for a second consecutive day on Thursday, leading to waterlogging in some areas and affecting traffic movement.
Commuters wade through a waterlogged stretch near Civic Centre, in New Delhi, India, on Thursday.
The fresh spells of rains just before the withdrawal of the monsoon from the National Capital Region will help cover the large deficit (46 per cent in September so far) to some extent.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 23.8 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature is forecast to settle around 28 degrees Celsius.
The air quality index was at 61 (satisfactory category) at 2 pm. Light rain may occur in parts of Delhi over the next two to three days, the IMD said.(HT Photo/Raj K Raj)
Overall, Delhi has recorded 405.3 mm rainfall against a normal of 621.7 mm since June 1, when the monsoon season historically sets in