As the maximum temperature settled at 34.4 degrees Celsius, Friday marked the hottest day of the season so far in the national capital, while the air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category. The maximum temperature stayed seven notches above normal and surpassed Thursday’s high of 34.3 degrees Celsius. (PTI/ Representative) The maximum temperature stayed seven notches above normal and surpassed Thursday’s high of 34.3 degrees Celsius. The air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 171 on Friday in the city. On the minimum temperature front, Safdarjung recorded 17 degrees Celsius, 3.6 degrees above normal, while Lodi Road recorded 16.3 degrees Celsius, 4.3 degrees above normal. Ridge station reported a minimum of 17.8 degrees Celsius, while Ayanagar recorded a minimum temperature of 17.6 degrees Celsius. Explaining the weather conditions, Mahesh Palawat, vice president, meteorology and climate change, Skymet said there is no significant weather activity expected over Delhi and neighbouring states like Punjab for at least the next 10 days. “There are indications of clear skies and bright sunshine in the coming days, which may lead …