India, Jan. 27 -- With Delhi experiencing a cold morning on Republic Day, which progressively warmed up throughout the day, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms expected on Tuesday, indicating that rain is likely.

On Monday, temperatures gradually increased, while the air quality index (AQI) deteriorated, settling in the 'poor' category with a 24-hour average of 241, according to IMD data.

According to IMD, the national capital is expected to witness rain and low temperatures on Tuesday.

Safdarjung recorded the highest maximum temperature at 23.2 degrees Celsius, which is 1.1 degrees above normal and nearly five degrees higher than the previous day.

Temperatures across Delhi on Monday ...