Rain cools north India, Delhi sees coolest June start in 3 years; IMD forecasts more showers
Key points
- Rain and thunderstorms across most parts of northern India have brought significant relief from sweltering temperatures, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
- Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh recorded below-normal temperatures on the first day of June, which fell on Monday.
- The national capital, which had been reeling under heatwave conditions, also recorded its coolest start to June in three years.
- Temperatures in Delhi hovered around a maximum of 36.3°C and a minimum of 24.9°C on Monday, according to data from the Safdarjung Observatory.
- The last time Delhi recorded a lower maximum temperature on June 1 was in 2023, when it stood at 32.7°C, while the minimum temperature was 20.6°C.
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Rain and thunderstorms across most parts of northern India have brought significant relief from sweltering temperatures, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan
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Key Takeaways
- Rain and thunderstorms across most parts of northern India have brought significant relief from sweltering temperatures, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
- Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh recorded below-normal temperatures on the first day of June, which fell on Monday.
- The national capital, which had been reeling under heatwave conditions, also recorded its coolest start to June in three years.
- Temperatures in Delhi hovered around a maximum of 36.3°C and a minimum of 24.9°C on Monday, according to data from the Safdarjung Observatory.
- The last time Delhi recorded a lower maximum temperature on June 1 was in 2023, when it stood at 32.7°C, while the minimum temperature was 20.6°C.
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