The national capital witnessed moderate rain and thunderstorms on Friday evening leading to a marginal drop in temperatures in the Delhi-NCR region, bringing respite to denizens amid scorching heat.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast duststorms or thunderstorms with light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds in adjoining areas of the capital on April 26.
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The national capital on Friday morning recorded a minimum temperature of 21.6 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average, according to IMD.
Delhi also recorded its hottest day this summer, with the mercury crossing 40 degrees Celsius for the first time on Friday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature was recorded at 40.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average.
The previous highest temperature recorded in Delhi this season was 39.4 degrees Celsius on April 26 and April 20. During the day, the relative humidity oscillated between 16 per cent and 66 per cent.
Besides Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh might were also likely to receive isolated rainfall on Friday and Saturday. Punjab is also very likely to receive isolated rainfall during April 26-28, as predicted by IMD.
Meanwhile, the weather office has predicted partly cloudy skies with thunderstorms and light rain accompanied by gusty winds with speeds ranging from 25 to 35 km per hour for Saturday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are predicted to settle around 39 and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively.