Record rains chilled the summer heat in Delhi, show data

Delhi’s official weather station at Safdarjung recorded 104.8 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday, pushing the cumulative rainfall this rainy season to 38% above normal. From June 1, the start of monsoon in Delhi, the city has received 509.22 mm of rainfall. As per India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, the Capital saw rainfall in excess of 45% in June and 24% in July. Rain was recorded in Delhi on all days of July, except 20 and 21.