Delhi records hottest day of year so far at 34.8 deg C

Delhi reached its highest temperature of the year at 34.8 degrees Celsius, which is 6.4 degrees above normal. The minimum temperature settled at 15.7 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department has forecast strong winds on Wednesday. Delhi's Air Quality Index stood at 262, categorized as poor. Humidity levels varied between 87 and 35 percent.