With respite from humidity, rain brings back waterlogging woes to Delhi
Earlier, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted moderate rainfall for Monday. It again predicted moderate rainfall for Tuesday and issued a yellow.
Earlier, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted moderate rainfall for Monday. It again predicted moderate rainfall for Tuesday and issued a yellow.
Sudhakaran said humidity refers to the amount of moisture in the air. "In regions like North India, humidity levels can skyrocket, making the air feel heavy and sticky. High humidity can affect the air conditioner in several ways," he said.
The only way to walk during rain is to pass through muddy slush, as the roads are meant for traffic. The pedestrians have to jump over puddles and keep their balance.
The medical community believes that akin to the flu viruses, humidity may have an impact on the increased transmission of Covid-19.
Researchers, including Jeremiah Matson from Marshall University in the US, noted that the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 is less stable at higher humidity and warmer temperatures.
A humid morning and a heavy downpour later in the day could not prevent enthusiastic devotees of Lord Jagannath of coming out in lakhs for the annual Rath Yatra (chariot procession).
It was a humid weather with a clear sky in Delhi on Wednesday but the meteorological department has predicted thundershowers in later part of the day.
It was a partly cloudy morning in the national capital on Tuesday with the minimum temperature recorded at 27 degrees Celsius, season's average. Met said there are chances of dust storms and thunderstorms.
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