India, June 16 -- Light to moderate rain, accompanied by brisk winds, swept across Gurugram early Tuesday, bringing the mercury down as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the district till June 19.

The IMD has forecast isolated to scattered rainfall across Gurugram till June 21, with intermittent showers and gusty winds likely over the next few days. Winds reaching speeds of 30-40kmph are also expected on Tuesday, while the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 39degC.

The minimum temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 21.7degC, significantly higher than Monday's minimum of 17degC.

According to the district administration's tehsil-wise weather report, Pataudi recorded the highest rainfall at 10...