Dust storm, light rain in parts of Delhi (Second Lead)
June 13th, 2010 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANSNew Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Some parts of the capital experienced a dust storm followed by light showers Sunday afternoon, the weatherman said, adding that the city recorded a maximum temperature of 43 degrees Celsius which was three notches above the average.
“Some parts of the national capital experienced a dust storm and light showers Sunday afternoon. This is a direct result of western disturbances,” an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.
The dust storm and light rains contradicted the earlier forecast of the IMD which said: “The sky will remain clear and there are no chances of rain today (Sunday).”
“The national capital today (Sunday) recorded a maximum temperature of 43 degrees Celsius which was three degrees above average for this time of the year,” the official said.
Earlier, the minimum temperature was recorded at 28.1 degrees, one notch below the average.
“The national capital can expect a maximum temperature of 43 degrees Celsius and minimum temperature of 29 degrees Celsius for Monday,” the official added.
According to the IMD forecast, the national capital will experience partly cloudy sky with possibility of dust storm and thunderstorm Monday afternoon or evening.
“There are chances of thunderstorm and dust storm in the next few days. It may bring some rains Monday or Tuesday,” the official said.
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