Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.4 degrees Celsius on Saturday, which was 1.2 degrees below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The weather department has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by rain over the weekend, with the maximum temperature likely to hover around 36 degrees Celsius on both Saturday and Sunday.
Relative humidity stood at 60 per cent at 8:30 am.
Meanwhile, the capital's air quality remained in the "moderate" category. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed the Air Quality Index (AQI) was 162 at 9 am on Saturday.
As per CPCB standards, an AQI of 0-50 is classified as "good", 51-100 as "satisfactory", 101-200 as "moderate", 201-300 as "poor", 301-400 as "very poor", and 401-500 as "severe".
Delhi weather: Check IMD forecast
| Date | Max Temp (°C) | Min Temp (°C) | Humidity Max (%) | Humidity Min (%) | Forecast | Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun | 39 | 26 | 69 | 45 | Thunderstorm with rain | No Warning |
| 7 Jun | 39 | 27 | 60 | 40 | Partly cloudy sky | No Warning |
| 8 Jun | 40 | 28 | 55 | 40 | Strong surface winds during daytime | No Warning |
| 9 Jun | 41 | 29 | 50 | 35 | Strong surface winds during daytime | No Warning |
| 10 Jun | 41 | 30 | 50 | 35 | Strong surface winds during daytime | No Warning |
| 11 Jun | 41 | 30 | 45 | 30 | Strong surface winds during daytime | No Warning |
| 12 Jun | 36 | 26 | 45 | 30 | Strong surface winds during daytime | No Warning |
Delhi rains: What to expect?
Thunderstorms accompanied by rain are likely in Delhi-NCR on June 6, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius and the minimum settling around 26 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has not issued any weather warning for the day.
Weather conditions are expected to improve from June 7, when the city is likely to witness a partly cloudy sky. The maximum temperature is forecast to touch 39 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may hover around 27 degrees Celsius.
From June 8 onwards, strong surface winds are expected during daytime hours. Temperatures are likely to rise further, with the maximum reaching 40 degrees Celsius on June 8 and climbing to 41 degrees Celsius between June 9 and June 11. Minimum temperatures during this period are expected to remain between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius.
The IMD has forecast strong surface winds during the day from June 8 to June 12, though no weather warnings have been issued for any of these days.
A slight dip in temperatures is expected on June 12, when the maximum temperature may fall to 36 degrees Celsius and the minimum to 26 degrees Celsius.
According to meteorologists, intermittent thunderstorms, rain and gusty winds could provide some relief from the prevailing heat in Delhi-NCR. Residents have been advised to keep track of the latest weather updates as conditions may change over the coming days.
