Dust storm, light rain in Delhi after scorching heat

The city recorded a high of 40.5 degrees Celsius and a low of 30 degrees Celsius, according to the MeT office.

Published: 09th June 2018 06:06 PM  |   Last Updated: 09th June 2018 06:45 PM   |  A+A-

Dark clouds seen in the sky before a thunderstorm in New Delhi on Saturday June 09, 2018. | PTI

By PTI

NEW DELHI: A dust storm, with winds gusting up to 70 kmph, hit the city this evening, bringing some relief from the searing heat.

The weatherman said light rain was witnessed in many areas.

The dust storm pushed the temperature down by a few notches on what was a sultry day.

The city recorded a high of 40.5 degrees Celsius and a low of 30 degrees Celsius, according to the MeT office.

The humidity levels were recorded at 71 per cent.

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