According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) data till 11:30 am, the observatory at Safdarjung – the national capital’s primary weather station – recorded 9.1 mm rainfall.

Those who have followed him closely say that Dr Singh was fond of Shayaris. His literary taste and his love for poetry echoed beyond politics. He often used poetic verses to target his political rivals inside and outside the Parliament, drawing appreciation from leaders.

While Dr Singh certainly deserves credit for the 1991 economic reforms, there is a tendency to underplay his achievements in the economic and foreign policy realm as PM.