The maximum daytime temperature is on the rise across North India, with Delhi recording the highest temperature of 29.6 on February 18, according to data shared by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

A minimum temperature of 11.4 degrees Celsius was recorded on Sunday. No rainfall is expected in the North Indian belt over the next few days, the IMD said, adding that

According to IMD, the daytime temperature in Delhi is set to rise over the next few days, reaching a maximum of 32 degrees Celsius.

The maximum daytime temperature is also on the rise in Shimla in the hill state of Himachal Pradesh.