India, May 29 -- The national capital is likely to experience relief from the scorching heat and humidity as light rain and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and winds of up to 50kmph are expected through Friday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Met department has issued an 'orange' alert for the day, forecasting multiple spells of light rain and gusty winds across the city.

The maximum temperature in Delhi on Friday is expected to remain around 36degC, while the minimum temperature is likely to settle near 24degC, the IMD said.

On Thursday, the city recorded an average maximum temperature of 41.1degC, while the 'feel-like temperature', or heat index, touched a season-high of 48.2degC, according to IMD. T...