Mercury touches 40.2 deg C in Delhi amid delayed monsoon; IMD forecasts late-night rain

Delhi sweltered under hot and humid conditions on Saturday, with the maximum temperature reaching 40.2 degrees Celsius, significantly above normal. Isolated thunderstorms are expected overnight, with Sunday forecasting a cloudy sky with rain and thunderstorms. The southwest monsoon's arrival is likely delayed until early July, impacting the usual June 27 onset. Delhi's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category.

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