Mercury likely to soar by 5 degrees in northwest India: IMD The department said that two western disturbances are prevailing the weather condition which may bring rain and thunderstorms to the western Himalayas Share Updated: Feb 21, 2021, 03:46 PM IST Mercury is likely to rise by four to five degrees to settle at 32 degree celsius (C) over most parts of northwest India in the next three to four days given an increase in moisture and variable wind direction, the Indian Meteorological Department said on Sunday. The maximum temperature recorded in Delhi on Saturday was 27.3 degree C, three degrees above normal while the city recorded minimum temperature on Sunday at 10.1, over one degree C below normal. Meanwhile, the temperature in the day is forecasted to reach 28 degree C in the national capital.