India, June 16 -- A spell of rain and breezy conditions early Monday brought Gurugram's minimum temperature down to 17degC, nearly 9.9 degrees below normal and among the season's lowest since May, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city last recorded a similar minimum temperature on May 4, when the mercury dipped to 17.4degC.

The minimum temperature fell by nearly 6.7 degrees over the previous 24 hours, offering temporary relief from persistent heatwave conditions. Gurugram received 11mm of rainfall between Sunday and 8.30am Monday. According to the district administration's tehsil-wise weather report, Wazirabad recorded the highest rainfall at 9mm, followed by Pataudi (6mm), Kadipur (5mm), Harsaru (5mm), Farrukh...