GURUGRAM: Residents are in for a respite from the humid weather as a fresh spell of rainfall is likely to push down temperatures by the end of this week, a forecast by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has revealed. Monsoon showers are expected to lash parts of city over the next 2-4 days. IMD officials said mercury is likely to come down to 30-31°C.Monsoon activity has been downgraded from ‘normal’ to ‘weak’, Met officials said. Parts of Delhi, Haryana and Punjab are expected to receive scattered and isolated rainfall. “The rains are going to be light and sporadic,” officials added.Over the next 4-5 days, the city is likely to witness rains and thunderstorms, with some sunny days as well. From Tuesday’s maximum temperature of 35°C, mercury is likely to come down to 31-32°C by Friday, officials said. The drop in mercury is likely to result in a momentary reprieve from the hot and humid weather. On Tuesday, while skies were overcast, high humidity levels caused huge discomfort to residents. Though thunderstorms and light showers had been forecast for Tuesday, no rains occurred.Meanwhile, pollution has also marginally increased in the city. According to figures given by Central Pollution Control Board, the highest level of PM 2.5 recorded in the city on Tuesday was 89.63 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³), a rise from from 54.29µg/m³ reported a day before. Slower wind speed led to rise in particulate matter, officials said. The AQI level stood at 252 on Tuesday, which is classified as ‘poor’.

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