Delhi recorded its hottest day of the season so far on Friday with a maximum temperature of 34.4°C, seven notches above normal.
The air quality remained in the moderate category with an AQI of 171.
Minimum temperatures were also above normal, with Safdarjung recording 17°C, Lodi Road 16.3°C, and Ridge station 17.8°C.
Skymet's Mahesh Palawat expects clear skies and bright sunshine in the coming days, leading to a rise in temperatures and wind speeds.
The weather office forecast mainly clear skies for Saturday with a maximum temperature of 35°C and a minimum temperature of 17°C.
The 24-hour average AQI stood at 172, and the Air Quality Early Warning System has forecast that the air quality is likely to fall into the 'poor' category tomorrow.
