After the intense heat wave in the month of April, mild precipitation in the capital today brought relief to the citizens from the scorching heat. <br/><br/>Traces of rain were recorded with the maximum temperature settling at 41.4 degrees celsius. This was a 3 degree departure from normal. <br/><br/>The minimum temperature recorded was 26.4 degrees celsius. <br/><br/>The heat will however continue unabated with the maximum temperature likely to settle at 40 degrees celsius. <br/><br/>The met department predicts partly cloudy skies and the possibility of dust and thunderstorms.