New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Temperatures across the Delhi-NCR region are set to rise sharply over the next few days, according to the latest forecast issued by the IMD. The mercury is expected to cross the 40-degree Celsius mark soon, intensifying heatwave-like conditions across the region. At the same time, deteriorating air quality continues to pose serious health risks to residents. Thursday turned out to be the hottest day of the season so far in Delhi-NCR.At Safdarjung, the base weather stat…
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New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The weather in the National Capital Region (NCR) is once again set to change, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting strong winds, cloudy skies, rain, and isolated thunderstorms on April 7 (Tuesday) and 8 (Wednesday). Prior to this, weather conditions on April 6 will remain largely normal. In the morning hours, the minimum temperature was recorded at 21 degrees Celsius, while the maximum reached 33 degrees Celsius. According to the IMD, the minimum t…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Very light rain or drizzle is expected in Delhi on Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which forecasts a generally cloudy sky and intermittent weather activity throughout the day. Rain is likely during the afternoon or evening hours, and may be accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.According to the IMD, wind speeds could range between 20–30 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 40 kmph. A “yellow alert” had earlier been issued for th…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Parts of the national Capital woke up to dense fog on Saturday morning after rainfall the previous evening, reducing visibility in several areas. Similar weather conditions were observed across Delhi-NCR, such as Delhi Cantt, North Ridge, Ghaziabad and Noida, where a thin layer of fog lingered over the skyline.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the current spell of unstable weather is likely to continue, with another round of rainfall forecast for …
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR, bringing much-needed relief from rising temperatures, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more showers and issued a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms on Friday. The intermittent rainfall over the past two days has significantly eased the warmer conditions that had prevailed in the city. According to the latest data, the Safdarjung observatory has recorded 9.4 mm of rainfall so far this month…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The weather across the National Capital Region (NCR) has become increasingly distressing for residents, with an unusual combination of morning fog, rising daytime temperatures, and hazardous pollution levels worsening daily life. While thick fog in the early hours disrupted visibility and travel, the sudden surge in temperatures later in the day made conditions feel more like April than early March. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the region is …
Gandhinagar, March 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government will introduce a new digital monitoring system to track the condition of urban lakes and air quality across cities, with the Gujarat Urban Development Mission (GUDM) set to launch the “Lake and Air Watch” initiative covering municipal areas across the state. The initiative will establish monitoring systems in 17 municipal corporations and 152 municipalities to track air quality and assess the condition of lakes through a unified digital pla…
New Delhi/Noida, March 6 (IANS) The strong winds that have been blowing for the past several days have had a positive impact on the air quality in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). In most areas of Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached the moderate category i.e. the Yellow Zone. This has provided significant relief from pollution, and people in the NCR are breathing cleaner air. However, the mercury has continued to rise in the region, giving indications of a sc…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality continued to remain a concern on Friday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stayed in the ‘poor’ category, even as the national capital woke up to a cool and hazy morning with clear skies and a light breeze. The morning temperature settled at around 14 degrees Celsius, offering brief relief before warmer conditions set in later in the day. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), several monitoring stations reported varying AQI levels…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Delhi’s air pollution on Tuesday remained in the poor to very poor category, with the highest reading recorded in Anand Vihar at 331 AQI. The weather in Delhi-NCR has also been changing frequently since the beginning of February; however, the heat has now begun shifting gears even before Holi. The chill is largely confined to early mornings and late nights, while sharp afternoon sunshine is making its presence felt across the national capital and surrounding areas. Accor…