Delhi to get warmer in coming days; IMD issues rain alert for South India

Delhi is likely to witness mainly clear skies on Tuesday, with the maximum temperature forecast to reach 31 to 33 degrees Celsius. On the contrary, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of very heavy rainfall in parts of southern India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The national capital is expected to remain dry through the week, with daytime temperatures likely to rise gradually. The IMD has forecast a minimum temperature of 17 to 19 degrees Celsius for Tuesday, with winds expected to reach 20–25 kmph during the afternoon.

Delhi weather updatesDelhi recorded a minimum temperature of 17.1 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung, the city's base weather station, on Tuesday, according to the IMD. The maximum temperature stood at 31.7 degrees Celsius, while no rainfall was recorded during the observation period.

The IMD's Delhi-NCR forecast indicates mainly clear skies and no rain today. Temperatures are expected to remain relatively mild in the morning before rising through the day. The weather is forecast to remain dry through October 25, although partly cloudy skies are likely on October 24 and 25.