India, June 2 -- Very light or light rain and thunderstorms and winds reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 50 kmph were expected in Delhi on Tuesday, even as the mercury is likely to continue rising with the maximum temperature set to reach 38degC to 40degC by Wednesday, and the air quality remained in the "satisfactory" category.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said rain is expected until Friday as part of pre-monsoon activities, which are normal throughout June. "Going into June, one or two episodes of isolated heatwave may occur, but the city will be experiencing occasional rain and thunderstorms, as pre-monsoon activities continue, providing short breaks to the heat," said private forecaster Skymet Weather vice president Mahesh P...