'As I left for office in the morning, it was so hot that I was really sweating. Suddenly clouds covered the sky and it started raining. I thank god and wish the rain continues for a few days,' said Ranjita Dubey, a software professional.

The minimum temperature in the capital Tuesday settled at 32.6 degrees Celsius, four degree above average.

The monsoon has been delayed by several days in northern India, thus increasing the possibility of drought in food basket states - Punjab and Haryana.

IMD has forecast a poor monsoon over Delhi and neighbouring states this time with the possibility of less rainfall.

The maximum temperature Monday was 43.7 degrees Celsius, four degrees above average.