Remnants of the cyclone Hudhud over India's east coast pulled the mercury significantly down in the national capital as it witnessed sporadic showers which led to a nip in the air.

'Traces' of rainfall were witnessed in Safdarjung, Lodhi Road, Ridge, Palam and Ayanagar areas between 8.30 pm yesterday and 8.30 am today," said MeT department officials.

The Safdarjung observatory recorded 1.6 mm rainfall today around 2.30 PM while areas under Lodhi Road, Ridge, Palam and Ayanagar remained dry.

"The rains and subsequent fall in temperature was due to remnants of cyclone Hudhud which was over eastern Uttar Pradesh as a depression and Western disturbances over Jammu and Kashmir. However, the impact is already over," said B P Yadav, Director of Indian Meteorological department.

The MeT has predicted overcast conditions for tomorrow along with light rain.