Delhi on Monday recorded a maximum temperature of 29 degrees Celsius, six notches above normal and the highest in the month in two years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Meanwhile, the minimum temperature settled at 9.2 degrees Celsius, it said.
This is also the first time since 2011 that the national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 29 degrees Celsius or above in the first week of February. Normally, the city logs an average maximum temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius from February 6 to 9.
On Sunday, the city had recorded a maximum temperature of 25.7 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), New Delhi, has forecast a mainly clear sky for the national capital on Tuesday. Strong surface winds are likely during the day, it said.
For Delhi's latest weather forecast here.
The air quality in Delhi was recorded in the 'poor' category on Monday as the air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 265 against 244 on Sunday. However, strong surface winds are expected to improve the air quality from Tuesday.
