India, March 14 -- Delhi and its adjoining areas observed a rainy Holi on Friday as it poured over parts of the cities moderately from the afternoon, in lines with India Meteorological Department's predictions. Delhi also witnessed its hottest day of the year so far on Friday with the mercury settling at a high of 36.2 degrees Celsius, 7.3 notches above normal.

Delhi's neighbouring cities of Noida and Ghaziabad also witnessed rain on Friday.

Delhi woke up to a clear sky on Friday with the minimum temperature of 17.6 degrees Celsius, 2.5 notches above normal.

The IMD had forecast a generally cloudy sky with a spell of very light rain or drizzle towards the evening or night.

The maximum temperature in Delhi was expected to settle around...