India, June 8 -- Delhi is likely to witness another harsh day of heat and dusty winds on Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast said, with clear skies and strong surface winds across the NCR.

The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 42.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 2.1 degrees above the seasonal average, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 27.7 degrees Celsius, IMD said.

Dust-laden winds are expected to persist through the day, reducing visibility and worsening conditions for residents already grappling with the intense heat.

Temperatures in the national capital are expected to peak around 43 degrees Celsius, continuing the city's streak of above-normal heat, after Sunday's high of 42.1 degrees Celsius, ...