New Delhi, June 14 -- After several days of relatively mild June weather, Delhi is set to witness a gradual rise in temperatures over the coming week, though intermittent thunderstorms and light rain are expected to provide brief relief from the heat, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The weather office said maximum temperatures across the national capital are likely to increase by 4-6 degrees Celsius over the next seven days, while minimum temperatures may rise by 3-5 degrees Celsius, signalling a return to hotter conditions as the city inches closer to the monsoon season.
On Saturday, Safdarjung, the city's base weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 38.5 degrees Celsius, up by 2.9 degrees from the prev...