Rainy start to Janmashtami festivities in DelhiAugust 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A brief spell of rain marked the beginning of the Janmashtami festivities in the capital Friday, raising hopes of a pleasant day ahead. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the capital received 6.8 mm of rainfall until 8.30 a.m.
Rain brings temperature down in Delhi by 3 degreesJuly 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - After a brief lull in the monsoon season, heavy rains in several parts of the national capital on Tuesday, brought down the mercury, providing major relief from the sultry weather to residents here. Tuesday's rain brought relief to Delhites who had been expecting rains since many days in this monsoon season.
Sweltering Delhi awaits rainJuly 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The weatherman predicted light rain in the capital Saturday, and sweating Delhiites hoped the met office prediction would not be belied. The maximum temperature recorded was 38.4 degrees Celsius, three notches above average, while the minimum temperature recorded was 28.8 degrees Celsius, two degrees above average, an official at the meteorological department said.
Brief shower brings down mercury in DelhiJuly 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - For a long time the monsoon showers had been eluding the capital, but Friday morning residents woke up to a brief spell of rain making the weather more pleasant. Morning commuters were caught unawares as it started raining in some parts of the capital.
Humid weekend in store for DelhiJuly 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites will face an uncomfortable weekend with high humidity levels but little rain, a met official said Saturday. The humidity level will oscillate between 79 and 51 percent.
Wet, cool day in store for DelhiJuly 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - With more rain expected Thursday, Delhiites can look forward to a pleasant day, say met officials. Although the weather was mostly dry the day before, the city recorded 2.9 mm of rainfall until 8.30 a.m.
Pleasant day ahead for rain drenched DelhiJuly 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - A cool breeze and an early morning drizzle greeted Delhiites Wednesday even as the weatherman predicted more showers for the day. There will be a cloudy sky with a few showers and thunderstorms in some parts of Delhi, said a met official.
Rain likely in Delhi TuesdayJune 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites, who started their day with a cool breeze Tuesday, can expect a pleasant day ahead with the met office predicting rains. There will be partly cloudy sky towards the afternoon and evening.
Delhi expected to get rain for third consecutive dayJune 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites will continue to enjoy respite from scorching heat Friday with rain expected to hit the capital for the third consecutive day, a meteorological official said. While the maximum temperature will hover around 40 degrees Celsius, the minimum temperature is likely to remain around 27 degrees.
Hot day, clear skies ahead for DelhiMay 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After days of pleasant weather, Delhiites could experience a hot day Wednesday with the maximum temperature likely to touch the 40 degree mark. However, the decrease in the humidity level from Tuesday's 75 percent to 57 percent will bring some respite to the city residents.
Pleasant weather in Delhi but no rain in storeMay 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After a pleasant start to the week following rain and thundershowers over the weekend, it was back to clear skies in the capital Tuesday. Although there will be no more rain, temperatures will remain average, says the met department.
Showers cool DelhiApril 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The heat of early summer was replaced by showers and a cool breeze in the capital Wednesday morning. The rest of the day is expected to be cloudy too, with a few showers accompanied by hailstorms.
Delhi getting warmer, no sign of rainFebruary 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With no likelihood of rain in the coming days, Delhi is expected to stay warm and sunny although there will be a bit of a cool breeze sometimes, the weatherman said Friday. The day-time temperatures here are settling higher than average for this time of the year.
Thundershowers likely in Delhi: weathermanFebruary 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi may finally experience some winter showers after days of warm, dry weather, met officials said Tuesday. 'There will be cloudy skies and there is likelihood of rain and thundershowers in the coming days,' said an official at the Safdarjung met office.
Delhi receives scanty rainfallFebruary 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After days of dry weather, Delhi Tuesday received scanty rainfall accompanied by cool winds. The weatherman has forecast more rain and thundershowers during the night.