Delhi: Rains to hit next week, would bring relief
Though many cities received rains in the past few days, Delhi was less fortunate and will remain so for sometime. The MeT department has predicted clear sky for the weekend but rain may hit the capital on March 22. "A thundery development, which can be a thunderstorm, is expected. This is because of a possible western disturbance," said a MeT department official.
Temperature to hover around 31-32 degrees for next few days
Tuesday's temperature at 36.2 degrees Celsius was the hottest in the season. Friday recorded maximum temperature at 31.2 degrees Celsius, a degree higher than normal. "On Saturday, the maximum temperature would be around 31 degree Celsius," said the official. Further, the temperature will hover around 31-32 degree-C for the next few days. Experts say that such high temperatures are normally witnessed towards March end.
The hottest days in March till now, in numbers
The hottest day in March 2017 was recorded on 31st, when the temperature touched 38.8 degrees Celsius. In 2010, the highest temperature was on March 22 at 39.2 degrees, the decade's highest. The hottest day in March was in 1945 when mercury touched 40.6 degrees.
