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Delhi-NCR wakes up to rain amid IMD’s yellow alert, what’s behind the wet weather?| India News

Delhi-NCR wakes up to rain amid IMD’s yellow alert, what’s behind the wet weather?| India News

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Residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to wet weather on Sunday as rain lashed parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a “yellow alert” for the national capital, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds and dense fog. The IMD said the rainfall has been caused by another western disturbance affecting north-west India. (Sakib Ali/HT) According to the weather office, the maximum temperature is expected to stay near 18 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to hover around 11 degrees Celsius. As of 6 am, the AQI in Delhi stood at 324 in the “very poor” category on February 1. Western disturbance behind showers The IMD said the rainfall has been caused by another western disturbance affecting north-west India. Delhi has already experienced several such systems this month, earlier HT reported. Also read| PWD clears 7 new FOBs for key junctions in Delhi At the Safdarjung weather station, January rainfall has reached 25.4 mm so far. This is around 38 per cent higher than the long-period average of 18.4 mm for the month. Night …

Delhi air turns ‘very poor’ again; Jahangirpuri, Anand Vihar worst-hit

Delhi air turns ‘very poor’ again; Jahangirpuri, Anand Vihar worst-hit

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Published on: Dec 26, 2025 11:49 am IST The air quality is likely be in the ‘very poor’ category for the next six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS).  The air quality in the city slipped into the ‘very poor’ category on Friday after witnessing marginal improvement for two days. Jahangirpuri and Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, highest amongst all 40 stations.(Parveen Kumar/HT) The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 310. The air quality was recorded as ‘moderate’ at Lodhi road station with an AQI of 185, while it was ‘very poor’ in at least 24 stations. Track updates on Bangladesh unrest Jahangirpuri and Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, highest amongst all 40 stations. Delhi recorded ‘poor’ air quality in the last two day. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS), the air quality is likely be in the ‘very poor’ category for the next six days. Also read: Two Indian students found murdered in Canada in a fortnight. Who were they? The current …

‘Pollution quite lethal’: Expert backs ban on outdoor school activities in Delhi over ‘very poor’ AQI

‘Pollution quite lethal’: Expert backs ban on outdoor school activities in Delhi over ‘very poor’ AQI

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Backing the Delhi government’s decision to ban outdoor activities in Delhi schools in view of worsening air quality, a doctor in Delhi termed the combination of cold and pollution during the winter months in the national capital as ‘lethal’. A girl skates at Kartavya Path amid dense smog as the air quality remains poor, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI) Doctor Avi Kumar, a senior Pulmonology consultant at Fortis Escorts hospital, welcomed the restriction of outdoor activities for school children and also recommended delaying school timings to let children avoid the early morning cold. Also read: ‘Can’t skip duty for flight’: Jagdeep Dhankhar in first speech after surprise resignation “The mixture of cold and pollution is quite lethal. It’s a very good decision by the Supreme Court to restrict outdoor activities for children. Early morning hours should also be avoided. The school opening should be delayed for some time till the cold settles down,” the doctor was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. Also read: Grap 4 measures to be taken under Stage 3 …

Air quality slips back into ‘very poor’ category, check IMD’s prediction – India TV

Air quality slips back into ‘very poor’ category, check IMD’s prediction – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Thin fog is seen in Central Delhi The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that warm conditions will persist until Tuesday, with the maximum temperature likely to reach 27 degrees Celsius, as wind speeds remain low.  It will be a warm and sunny day in the national capital on Monday with a decrease in wind speed pushing Delhi’s air quality back into the ‘poor’ category. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 27.4 degrees Celsius, four degrees above normal and the highest so far this year, surpassing the 27 degrees Celsius recorded on January 31.  Minimum temperature dips to 7.8 degrees Celsius Despite the rise in daytime temperatures, the minimum temperature dipped to 7.8 degrees Celsius, two degrees below normal for this time of the year. It was 9 degrees Celsius a day earlier. Delhi’s air quality slips into very poor category Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality, which had remained in the ‘moderate’ category for the past two days, slipped back into the ‘poor’ category with 317 AQI on Monday as pollutants lingered …

According to the IMD, the active Western Disturbance and its interaction with the easterly winds are causing the rain.

According to the IMD, the active Western Disturbance and its interaction with the easterly winds are causing the rain.

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Delhi-NCR Rains, Weather Forecast Today LIVE News Updates: Delhi and its surrounding areas woke up to a rainy morning Friday with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) sounding an ‘orange’ alert and forecasting more showers through the day. According to IMD’s forecast, light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is expected till 11.30 am in the National Capital Region (NCR). While Safdarjung reported moderate rainfall of 9.1 mm, other stations saw light to moderate showers —Palam (11.3 mm), Lodhi Road (6.8 mm), Pusa (5.5 mm), Ayanagar (4.9 mm), Ridge (1.8 mm), Pitampura (1.5 mm), and Narela (1 mm). According to the IMD, the active Western Disturbance and its interaction with the easterly winds are causing the rain. Also, in the morning, moderate fog of 350 metres was reported at Safdarjung, IMD said. On Tuesday, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) curbs were lifted across Delhi-NCR after an improvement in the air quality following rain. Meanwhile, it has become relatively hotter in Delhi with the minimum temperature settling at 11 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal. The IMD …

Foggy morning in Delhi, light rain likely | Delhi News

Foggy morning in Delhi, light rain likely | Delhi News

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It was a foggy morning in the national capital on Tuesday with the minimum temperature settling at 9.9 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season’s average, the Met office said. According to the India Meteorological Department, a light drizzle is likely during the day and the maximum temperature is expected to settle around 19 degrees Celsius. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 398 in the ‘very poor’ category. It was 406 on Monday, the Central Pollution Control Board said. An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered ‘good,’ 51-100 ‘satisfactory,’ 101-200 ‘moderate,’ 201-300 ‘poor,’ 301-400 ‘very poor,’ and 401-500 ‘severe.’ The humidity levels stood at 100 per cent at 8.30 am, the IMD said. Why should you buy our Subscription? You want to be the smartest in the room. You want access to our award-winning journalism. You don’t want to be misled and misinformed. Choose your subscription package Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information …

Rainfall in THESE states as cold wave grips north India, IMD issues orange alert – India TV

Rainfall in THESE states as cold wave grips north India, IMD issues orange alert – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Commuters walk amid dense fog. (Representative image) Several parts of north India have been shivering under the influence of intensifying cold waves with Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh experiencing sub-zero temperatures. Delhi on Monday received light rains as a thick layer of fog blanketed the national capital. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall in many north Indian states attributing the showers to an incoming western disturbance.  The  IMD has also predicted below-normal cold wave days in northwestern India this winter. Cold wave has been piercing through the states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir since the past few days.  The extreme cold led to the freezing of water supply lines and the forming of thin layers of ice on the surfaces of several water bodies Rainfall alert for these states: The weather department forecast harsh cold conditions accompanied by rainfall over the next seven days in states of Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. IMD has …

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘severe’, thick smog envelopes city

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘severe’, thick smog envelopes city

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Image Source : PTI A thick smog envelopes Delhi A thick layer of fog covered parts of Delhi as the minimum temperature in the national capital was recorded at 7 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature today will be 23.0 degrees Celsius amid very dense fog. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality in Delhi remained in the severe category with 423 AQI on Thursday morning.  Delhi’s air quality nears ‘severe plus’ Meanwhile, pollution levels in Delhi recorded hazardous on Wednesday as the air quality index rose to 448 at 6 pm, nearing the ‘severe plus’ category. Of the 36 monitoring stations in the city, 32 recorded AQI in the ‘severe plus’ category, while the readings surpassing 480 at several locations, creating an extremely hazardous environment for residents. The remaining stations reported ‘severe’ air quality. Areas like Anand Vihar, Bawana, Burari, Dwarka, ITO, Jahangirpuri, North Campus DU, among others recorded air quality in ‘severe plus’ category. An AQI of 400 or above …

Delhi air quality How GRAP-4 Anti-Pollution Curbs May Impact Major Projects In Delhi

Delhi air quality How GRAP-4 Anti-Pollution Curbs May Impact Major Projects In Delhi

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Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was 481 at 6 am. New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality plunged to ‘severe plus’ for the first time this year on Sunday night, forcing the government to implement Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) – an anti-pollution plan. The GRAP-4 will come into effect at 8 am Monday onwards. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) data, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was 481 at 6 am. Of the 35 monitoring stations in the national capital, most recorded over 400 AQI, with Dwarka reporting the highest at 499. A dense blanket of smog has gripped the national capital for the sixth consecutive day, with visibility plunging to 150 metres. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued an ‘orange’ alert for “dense fog” today. Under GRAP 4, there is a ban on construction and demolition activities, including linear public projects such as highways, roads, flyovers, overbridges, power transmission, and pipelines.  Here is a list of major projects in Delhi that will be …

Delhi air pollution: Residents wake up to thick smog, ‘severe’ AQI. GRAP stage 3 in NCR soon? | Latest News India

Delhi air pollution: Residents wake up to thick smog, ‘severe’ AQI. GRAP stage 3 in NCR soon? | Latest News India

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Delhi air pollution: Delhi residents woke up to ‘severe’ air quality on Thursday morning (November 14), a day after the national capital recorded the worst AQI in the country, with dense fog blanketing the NCR, reducing visibility. On Wednesday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) turned ‘severe’ for the first time this season, even as the central pollution watchdog attributed the deterioration to an “unprecedentedly dense” fog and described it as an “episodic event”. A train running on the track amid heavy smog in Gurugram on Wednesday. The AQI in Delhi’s Anand Vihar was recorded at 473 (‘severe plus’) at 5am on Thursday, according to the data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Aya Nagar, Ashok Vihar and Wazirpur recorded the worst air quality in Delhi, with air quality crossing over 400, which falls under the severe category. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), however, opted not to enforce Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap), which includes measures like halting in-person classes for primary schools and imposing a blanket ban on …