Delhi weather: IMD issues orange alert for moderate rain
Meanwhile, a yellow alert was issued for southwest Delhi for the same period.
An orange alert indicates the need to 'be prepared and stay updated,' while a yellow alert signifies 'be aware,' as per the IMD.
Earlier in the on Friday, light rainfall was recorded in several parts of the city. Rainfall was observed between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm in Pusa 21 mm, Ridge 1.0 mm, Ayanagar 2.2 mm and Janakpuri 0.5 mm.
Mayur Vihar received 0.5 mm rainfall, Najafgarh 8.0 mm, Pragati Maidan 0.2 mm and Palam 0.6 mm.
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The maximum temperature in the national capital settled at 36.2 degrees Celsius, 1.2 degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature stood at 28.4 degrees Celsius, 0.5 degrees above normal on Friday.
Meanwhile, the city's air quality was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 78 at 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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