Strong winds and a partly cloudy sky promise to keep temperatures in Delhi under check on Monday, with the maximum temperature expected to settle at around 34 degrees Celsius.

The respite, however, is temporary with the mercury set to climb beyond 36 degrees Celsius by Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its forecast.

The minimum temperature, which was steadily below normal for most of March, is also set to rise, and is expected to touch 23 degrees Celsius by the end of the week, close to four degrees above normal.

As per records, the normal maximum temperature in the first week of April is around 34 degrees Celsius,

According to IMD officials, the maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded as 35.2 degrees Celsius, a degree above normal. The minimum was 21.3 degrees Celsius, three degrees above normal.

As per records, the normal maximum temperature in the first week of April is around 34 degrees Celsius, while the normal minimum is around 19 degrees Celsius.

Strong winds are expected in the city for most of the week, barring Wednesday when calm conditions are forecast with a maximum temperature of 37 degrees Celsius.