Rains continue to drench North India

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Weather remained pleasant in most parts of North India as rains continued to drench the region, including the national capital, keeping mercury at comfortable levels.

Heavy to moderate rain was recorded at many places in Uttar Pradesh, as a result of which there was decline in average temperature by four-five degrees, Met office said.

Nagina area of the state recorded maximum rainfall of 155 mm, followed by Dhampur  which witnessed 127 mm of rainfall.

Rains in Qazigund, Pahalgam and most parts of Jammu region brought respite to the people of Jammu and Kashmir from sweltering heat.

The desert state of Rajasthan was also drenched with several parts of the state receiving incessant rains. Capital Jaipur since yesterday recorded 34.1 mm of rainfall while Churu, Kota and Ajmer received 20.5 mm, 8.8 mm and 2.3 mm of rainfall respectively.

With a maximum of 38 degree Celsius, Bikaner remained the hottest place in the state, the Weathermen said.

In Delhi, incessant showers kept temperatures down with the maximum settling at a comfortable 30.5 degrees.

Light showers were recorded in some places in Punjab and Haryana, with mercury settling a few notches below normal.

The picturesque hill state of Himachal Pradesh, however, saw marginal rise in mercury despite widespread rains across the state.

State capital Shimla recorded 31.8 mm rain till this evening, but recorded a day temperature of 21.6 degree Celsius compared to yesterday's 18.4 degrees.

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