After light to moderate rain in several parts on Friday, Delhi is set for more showers with the maximum temperature expected to settle at 31 degree Celsius | Representational image/PTI 
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Delhi to see moderate rain today, showers likely to continue till September 16

The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 26.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday as moderate rain is expected during the day and the AQI remains in the satisfactory category

Delhi logged a minimum temperature of 26.8 degrees Celsius, 1.2 degrees above normal, on Saturday and is expected to see moderate rain during the day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

According to the IMD, the city is likely to witness a generally cloudy sky. The national capital saw light to moderate rain in many parts on Friday.

The 24-hour cumulative rainfall recorded till 8.30 am was 1.8 mm at Safdarjung, 4.7 mm at Palam, 2.4 mm at Lodhi Road, 10.6 mm at Ridge and 10.3 mm at Ayanagar.

The stations recorded 1.5 mm, 4.2 mm, 2.2 mm, 10.6 mm and 10 mm, between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm on Friday.

Minimum temperatures across stations

Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 26.8 degree Celsius, 1.2 degrees above normal, while Palam recorded 24.1 degree Celsius, two degrees below normal.

Lodhi Road recorded 26.2 degree Celsius, 1.2 degrees above normal; Ayanagar recorded 25.5 degree Celsius, 0.8 degrees above normal, while Ridge recorded 22.5 degree Celsius, two degrees below normal.

The maximum temperature is expected to settle at 31 degree Celsius, the weather office said.

Rain to continue till September 16

Rain is expected to continue in the national capital till September 16.

The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'satisfactory' category, with the Air Quality Index standing at 63 at 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

As per the CPCB, an AQI of 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'.