NEW DELHI — Daytime highs in India’s capital will climb steadily over the next six days, according to the India Meteorological Department. Temperatures should breach 30 degrees Celsius soon, reaching as high as 33 degrees by Friday, officials said.

Misty conditions marked Sunday morning across Delhi. Skies stayed mainly clear through the afternoon. The minimum temperature hovered at 17.4 degrees Celsius early today, while the maximum hit 27.6 degrees, IMD data shows. Haze lingered at Safdarjung observatory, the department’s primary Delhi station.

This uptick signals warmer weather arriving earlier than usual. No rain or severe weather threatens the region. Expect similar misty starts each morning, with sun breaking through by midday. Daytime warmth builds progressively from Monday onward.

IMD’s forecast covers the period through Nov. 8. Monday’s highs could touch 29 degrees. Tuesday might see 30 degrees. The climb continues Wednesday at 31 degrees, Thursday at 32 degrees, and Friday at 33 degrees. Nights remain cool, with lows around 18-20 degrees.

Residents enjoyed a comfortable weekend. Sunday’s pleasant air drew crowds to parks like Lodhi Garden and India Gate. Cyclists and joggers filled streets before noon. But the heat’s return will test patience in the densely packed city of 30 million.

Delhi’s winter typically holds off until late November. Last year, temperatures dipped below 20 degrees daytime highs by early December. This year’s pattern shifts quicker. Dry northwesterly winds from Rajasthan fuel the rise, meteorologists note.

Air quality stayed moderate Sunday. The Air Quality Index read 178 at 4 p.m., per Central Pollution Control Board monitors. Haze cut visibility to 1,200 meters at Palam airport. No major pollution spikes expected with the warming.

City officials urge precautions as heat intensifies. Drink plenty of water. Avoid peak sun hours between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Vulnerable groups like the elderly and children face higher risks from sudden changes.

IMD issues no advisories for now. Forecasters watch for any cold wave remnants from the north. But models point to sustained mild conditions. Delhi’s weather station updates bulletins daily at imd.gov.in.

The capital shrugs off recent chill. Early November usually brings fog and cooler snaps. This forecast aligns with broader north India trends, where Punjab and Haryana report similar rises.