Respite from heavy rains in DelhiSeptember 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After three days of continuous rain, the national capital got a breather Saturday morning, but a fine drizzle ensured high moisture levels and cool weather. Met officials said light rains could be expected later in the day.
Delhi to stay cool SundayAugust 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A cloudy sky and light drizzle greeted Delhiites Sunday morning, leading to a dip in temperature and humidity levels. And in more good news, the meteorological department said the weather is likely to stay pleasant through the day with intermittent showers.
Heavy rain lashes Delhi, but no dip in temperatureJuly 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Heavy rains lashed parts of the capital Monday afternoon, bringing respite to the Delhiites who were cringing in discomfort because of high humidity. However, the drizzle failed to bring down the temperature appreciably.
Pleasant weekend in store for Delhi: met departmentJuly 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With a light drizzle bringing down the temperature Saturday, the meteorological department has predicted a pleasant weekend ahead for the capital. As the minimum temperature settled at 27.1 degrees Celsius -- average for this time of the year -- the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted the maximum would not go beyond the 35 degree mark.
Dust storms, drizzle in Delhi signal advancing monsoonJune 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Dust storms and drizzle in Delhi and other parts of north India Sunday afternoon that brought some relief from sweltering heat signal an advancing southwest monsoon, according to met officials. "Dust storms and mild thundershowers like what Delhi experienced today are precursors to the advancing monsoon, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Ajit Tyagi told IANS.
Drizzle in Delhi brings relief, signals advancing monsoonJune 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites heaved a sigh of relief Sunday as brief showers brought the temperature down in the national capital that has been reeling under long power cuts. The drizzle promised the onset of the monsoon in the coming days.
Hot and humid Delhi in for mild reliefJune 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With no sign of the monsoon yet and the heat getting unbearable, Delhiites could get a much needed reprieve Sunday - the weatherman has forecast thunderstorms with a possible drizzle that could bring down the daytime temperature. There will be partly cloudy skies.
Thunderstorm, drizzle bring respite to DelhiMay 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A thunderstorm and light drizzle, caused by a low pressure area over the capital, Tuesday brought Delhiites some respite from the scorching weather. 'A thunderstorm/dust storm occurred in the evening due to the low pressure area created over the capital.
Heat unlikely to be a deterrent on poll dayMay 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The weather is expected to be pleasant, temperatures stay below normal, and heat is not likely to play a spoilsport when Delhi goes to polls Thursday. Forecasting a clear weather on the election day, the Met department said the day temperature will hover around 38 degrees Celsius, two notches below the average for this time of the year.
Day temperature to fall further in DelhiMay 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites will continue to enjoy a break from the scorching heat with meteorological officials Wednesday forecasting a further fall in day temperature. The maximum temperature Wednesday will hover around 37 degrees Celsius, four degrees below the normal for this time of year.
Pleasant weather brings smile to Delhiites' facesMay 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Pleasant weather, coupled with light drizzle, Tuesday brought smile to the faces of Delhiites for the second consecutive day after a wave of scorching heat. The maximum temperature for the day was 37.5 degrees Celsius - three degrees below the normal - and the minimum was a normal 23.6 degrees Celsius.
Sudden spell of rain lifts mood in DelhiMarch 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A sudden spell of drizzle in some parts of the national capital lifted the mood of its residents as many people took time off from work to enjoy the pleasant weather that the Met department said would last for a few days. According to an official of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD): 'The sudden showers were because of the western disturbances over the northern regions of the country.'
'The city can experience more rain in the next few days.
Rain plays peek-a-boo over capitalMarch 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The pleasant weather and sudden drizzle in some parts of the capital took many by surprise early Wednesday. However, to the disappointment of others, the weather soon changed, and it was back to the heat.
Western disturbance causes drizzle in Delhi, snow in HimachalMarch 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI/SHIMLA - A slight drizzle in the national capital caused the mercury to dip, as fresh snow in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh intensified cold in the hill state. 'There was a drizzle in Delhi because of western disturbances.
Capital cool after light drizzleMarch 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The eve of the spring equinox brought welcome relief from the fast-advancing summer to residents of the capital Friday. A light drizzle from the dark clouds overhead at least helped the dust to settle down a bit.
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