Rain forecast falls flat on face

The city recorded an extremely hot and humid day on Monday, with temperatures touching 40 degrees Celsius. Due to high humidity, residents experienced severe discomfort and suffocating weather conditions during the afternoon. Most of the day felt like a heatwave, while some suburban areas received light drizzles, leaving the rest of the city waiting in vain for rainfall.

The day began with a minimum temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, and humidity spiked significantly to 73 per cent, leading to a sweltering start. As the sun blazed and wind speeds dropped, the intensity of the heat increased steadily. By afternoon, the city experienced heatwave-like conditions, accompanied by intense humidity and suffocation.

According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature in the city reached 40 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels at 58 per cent. The combined rise in temperature and humidity made the weather feel even hotter than it actually was.

Throughout the scorching day, citizens eagerly awaited rainfall. However, apart from light drizzles and slight rain in a few suburban areas, most parts of the city remained dry. It is worth mentioning that the Meteorological Department had forecast light to moderate rain with thunder and gusty winds in the city on Monday.