The IMD has predicted Delhi will see partly cloudy skies on Holi (March 8) even as the maximum temperature in the national capital settled at 31.3 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal, PTI reported.


The relative humidity was recorded at 31 per cent. The minimum temperature was recorded at a low of 14.3 degrees Celsius.


Delhi's air quality was recorded in the 'moderate' category with an air quality index (AQI) reading of 170. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.


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On Monday, the national capital registered a low of 15 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average, and a high of 30.5 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal.



Himachal Weather: Storm, Rains Lash Shimla


Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla and surrounding areas witnessed a severe storm accompanied by rains and sleet on Tuesday.


Weather department officials said the storm was preceded by high velocity icy winds as the sky remained overcast throughout the day, PTI reported. The unusual weather led to a sharp drop in mercury, forcing people to rush indoors and wear heavy woolens.


"It was a clear day in the morning but the sky became overcast as the day progressed. The storm continued for more than an hour," officials told PTI.


Mashobra, Shimla and Kufri received 5 mm, 2 mm and 1 mm rains, respectively.


More Rainfall For Rajasthan On Wednesday


Rajasthan, which has been receiving light to moderate rainfall from Tuesday morning, will also see showers on Wednesday, the IMD has predicted. The districts of Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer and Kota divisions will see light to moderate rain, PTI reported.


Jaipur Meteorological Centre Director Radheshyam Sharma said an induced circulation system had formed over the southern parts of the state due to the effect of a western disturbance.


On Tuesday, the highest rainfall of 25 mm was recorded in Chechat of Kota, followed by 15 mm in Bhungra of Banswara, 14 mm in Jawai Dam of Pali, 12 mm in Sajjangarh of Banswara and 11 mm in both Bagidora and Pidawa of Jhalawar, Kota, PTI reported.


Hailstorm activity with heavy rain was recorded in Ramganj Mandi, Kanawas and Sangod. Apart from Kota, thunderstorm accompanied with heavy rain occurred in many parts of Dungarpur, Banswara, Chittorgarh, Bundi, Udaipur, Jalore, Sirohi, Rajsamand and Barmer.


(With inputs from PTI)