Weather remains misty after morning drizzle

Following incessant rain on Friday, the district witnessed light drizzle early today, after which there was no rain. The weather remained cloudy and misty throughout the day. There was intermittent sunshine for some time.

The day’s maximum temperature returned to normal as it rose by two notches to 17°C, while the night temperature remained at 8°C. There is a prediction of cloudy sky the next week too. Scooterists and bikers had to keep themselves covered with caps, gloves and jackets to save themselves from the cold.

The sale of winter wear in city markets has also increased with weather getting chilly, especially with most brands beginning to announce discount offers.

The shopkeepers in the wholesale electric goods market said that the demand for room heaters, geysers and food warmers had also increased in the last few days.