The national capital on Friday recorded the season’s hottest day, with the maximum temperature settling at 42.8 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season’s average.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 24.2 degrees Celsius, a notch below the normal said a Meteorological (MeT) department official.
The Safdarjung observatory, recording of which is considered the official figure for the city, registered a maximum temperature of 42.8 degrees Celsius, while areas under Palam, Lodhi Road, Aaynagar and Ridge recorded 42.9, 41, 43.2 and 42.4 degrees Celsius resepectively, the official said.
The humidity oscillated between 74 and 18 per cent.
The Met office has forecast overcast skies and dust storm accompanied by squall towards the night tomorrow.
“The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover at 43 and 26 degrees Celsius respectively,” the weatherman said.