The day began on a sultry note but by evening, heavy downpours drenched most parts of the city.
The humidity level remained between 65 per cent and 83 per cent.
The day temperatures settled at 36 degrees Celsius, two points above normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 28.8 deg C, which is also two notches above normal, Met officials said.
Traffic snarls were noticed at several places, including Kashmere Gate, Munirka, Dwarka, Dhaula Kuan, Sarai Kale Khan, Rajghat, Kalindi Kunj, Barapulla and Moolchand.