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New Delhi: After a spell of thunderous overnight showers, the Capital on Friday saw humidity rise even as the maximum temperature remained just below 40 degrees Celsius and humidity oscillated between 91 per cent and 47 per cent. The maximum temperature settled at 39 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, the Met office said. However, the strong winds along with the midnight showers resulted in significant damage to a number of trees and buildings under the jurisdiction of the city's civic bodies. The North MCD reported serious structural damages to a number of buildings in Balmiki Chowk, Civil Lines and Shadipur areas. It (monsoon) may reach Delhi by June 15 this time," the IMD chief said..