Delhiites today woke up to a hot and humid day with no sign of rain.
The minimum temperature settled at 27.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal.
Humidity was recorded at 64 per cent at 8.30 AM and is expected to rise during the day, a Met Department official said.
"With rain deficit almost touching 40 per cent, the day temperature is expected to touch the 40 degree mark today," said the official.
The MeT department forecast mainly clear sky ahead.
Yesterday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 38.2 degrees Celsius, five notches above the season's average, while the minimum settled two notches above normal at 28 degrees Celsius.
