India, Feb. 24 -- Mercury continued to rise in the Capital on Monday, crossing 30degC for the third time this monthas skies remained clear and bright sunshine prevailed in Delhi.

The maximum temperature stood at 30.5degC - five degrees above the normal for this time of the year and slightly higher than Sunday's high of 29.7degC and Saturday's 28.1degC.

An India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said that while a feeble western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region from February 26, no significant impact is expected on Delhi, with the maximum forecast to touch 33degC by Friday.

Meanwhile, the 24-hour average AQI for the capital stood at 228 (poor) on Monday. It was 229 (poor) on Sunday.

Mahesh Palawat, vic...