<p>Overcast condition on Saturday morning shielded the national capital from a blazing sun, but high humidity levels caused inconvenience to the residents as they celebrated Independence Day.</p>.<p>Humidity level shot up to 95 per cent by 8:30 pm, according to the India Meteorological Department.</p>.<p>At the Red Fort, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, dignitaries were seen using colourful hand-fans crafted by tribal artisans. Others used cotton towels to wipe off the sweat.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/independence-day-indian-independence-day-live-news-updates-narendra-modi-speech-red-fort-delhi-british-raj-74th-independence-day-celebrations-873483.html" target="_blank"><strong>Track live updates of Independence Day celebrations here</strong></a></p>.<p>The attendees were also provided raincoats in anticipation of showers. </p>.<p>The IMD had predicted generally cloudy skies and light to moderate rainfall in the city on Saturday.</p>.<p>On Thursday, the national capital witnessed an incessant spell of rains, heaviest in this monsoon so far, which submerged parts of the city in waist-deep water and threw traffic out of gear.</p>
<p>Overcast condition on Saturday morning shielded the national capital from a blazing sun, but high humidity levels caused inconvenience to the residents as they celebrated Independence Day.</p>.<p>Humidity level shot up to 95 per cent by 8:30 pm, according to the India Meteorological Department.</p>.<p>At the Red Fort, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, dignitaries were seen using colourful hand-fans crafted by tribal artisans. Others used cotton towels to wipe off the sweat.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/independence-day-indian-independence-day-live-news-updates-narendra-modi-speech-red-fort-delhi-british-raj-74th-independence-day-celebrations-873483.html" target="_blank"><strong>Track live updates of Independence Day celebrations here</strong></a></p>.<p>The attendees were also provided raincoats in anticipation of showers. </p>.<p>The IMD had predicted generally cloudy skies and light to moderate rainfall in the city on Saturday.</p>.<p>On Thursday, the national capital witnessed an incessant spell of rains, heaviest in this monsoon so far, which submerged parts of the city in waist-deep water and threw traffic out of gear.</p>