India, July 1 -- People enjoy an evening stroll at India Gate as overcast skies and a dip in temperatures offer welcome relief from the intense summer heat in the national capital.

Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon is expected to reach Delhi by July 3 or 4, the India Meteorological Department said July 1.

The last week of June saw Delhi experiencing sizzling heat. On June 30, the highest 'feels-like' temperature was recorded in the national capital, where the index spiked to 53.4degC at 5:30 pm, despite the actual temperature being 37.6degC, according to IMD sources quoted by Times of India.

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