New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Delhi is set to witness mostly sunny skies and intense heat on Sunday, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius. According to the IMD’s forecast, the maximum temperature is expected to remain between 39 – 41 degrees Celsius on Sunday before dropping to 35 –37 degrees Celsius by Wednesday. The minimum temperature is likely to hover between 28-30 degrees Celsius.However, high humidity levels are likely to make conditions feel far more oppressi…
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New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Delhi Police has arrested a habitual impersonator who allegedly posed as an Additional District Magistrate (ADM) and cheated multiple individuals to the tune of Rs 60 lakh on the pretext of securing government jobs and arranging land allotments. According to an official press release issued by the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central District), the accused identified as Pawan Kumar Pandey @ Varun Kumar Pandey, a resident of Gandh…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) A tragic accident occurred when the wall of the Dayanand Crematorium on Lodhi Road collapsed during ongoing excavation work for a sewer line, leaving three workers trapped under the debris. One worker died on the spot, while two others sustained injuries and are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. According to officials, the incident took place around 1:00 A.M. when workers were engaged in drain excavation work near the crematorium premises. The sudden collapse…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) After days of scorching heatwave conditions that pushed temperatures above 45°C, Delhi residents finally got some respite as a sharp drop in mercury was recorded across the national capital over the past 48 hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed a significant cooling of 7 to 9 degrees Celsius within just 24 hours, bringing much‑needed relief from the intense summer heat.On May 27, several areas in Delhi reeled under severe heat. The Ridge station r…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Residents of Delhi are currently experiencing noticeable relief from the intense heatwave that gripped the city in April. For Saturday as well, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted partly cloudy skies throughout the day, which is expected to keep the rise in temperature in check. Meanwhile, air quality in the capital remained in the ‘moderate’ category. Following rainfall and hailstorms that lashed parts of the city on Thursday, temperatures dropped…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) A severe heatwave continues to grip Delhi and large parts of North India, with residents struggling under intense temperatures and dry, scorching winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that there is little respite in sight, with Saturday expected to bring another day of oppressive heat and discomfort. Meanwhile, a severe heat alert has been issued in Uttar Pradesh’s 32 districts. Over the past 24 hours, the city has witnessed minimal fluctuation…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) New Delhi is likely to witness heatwave conditions from Wednesday to Friday, with the mercury expected to soar to around 44 degrees Celsius in several parts of the national capital. In view of the situation, authorities have issued a yellow alert. Despite gusty winds offering some temporary relief on Tuesday, the maximum temperature stood at 38.8 degrees Celsius, which is one degree above the seasonal normal. The minimum temperature settled at 20.5 degrees Celsius and …
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, Feb 8 (IANS) The air quality in the national capital showed a marginal improvement on Sunday morning, though pollution levels remained a concern across several parts of the city. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 196 at 7 a.m., placing it in the ‘moderate’ category.This marked an improvement compared to Saturday, when the AQI was recorded at 227 at 4 p.m., falling in the ‘poor’ category. Desp…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Air quality in the national capital showed marginal improvement on Friday morning, though pollution levels continued to remain a concern. According to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 226 at 8 a.m., placing it in the ‘poor’ category. This marked a slight improvement from Thursday’s AQI reading of 241.Despite the minor dip in pollution levels, several parts of the city continued to experie…