India, June 21 -- Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday, 1.6 notches above normal, as the city experienced hot and humid conditions amid a likely delay in the arrival of the southwest monsoon.

The weather office said very light rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in isolated parts of the city during the night.

For Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with thunderstorms and rain. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 39 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Station-wise data showed that Palam recorded a maximum temperature of 39.9 degrees Celsius on Saturday, 0.9 notches above normal, while Lodhi Road re...