Light rain likely in Delhi: India Meteorological Department

New Delhi: Delhi is likely to witness light rains on Friday, bringing much-needed respite from the searing heat, according to the weather office.

The minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 27.9 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, adding that the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 38 degrees Celsius.

Delhi would witness a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle during the day, the IMD said.

The national capital recorded 50 per cent relative humidity at 8:30 am.

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the moderate (128) category at 9 am, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".