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Delhi-NCR braces for heavy rain as IMD issues fresh monsoon alert across several states

Delhi-NCR braces for heavy rain as IMD issues fresh monsoon alert across several states

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a fresh weather advisory, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the country over the next few days as the southwest monsoon continues to remain active. According to the IMD, widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds is likely to affect several regions, including Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, Assam, Meghalaya and other northeastern states. 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 and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

300 km around Delhi: The biggest coal polluters have one thing in common | Delhi News

300 km around Delhi: The biggest coal polluters have one thing in common | Delhi News

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An analysis of 37 coal plant units within a radius of 300 km of Delhi-NCR has found that 20 of them are emitting sulfur dioxide above the safe limits set by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and that the single biggest source of that pollution comes from plants the Centre has explicitly exempted from installing flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems, a vital industrial pollution control technology. The study, released Monday by the Finland‑based nonprofit Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), warns that exemptions granted to Category C plants — that form nearly four‑fifths of India’s coal fleet — are now directly responsible for the bulk of unchecked emissions drifting into the Capital’s air. With over six million tonnes of sulfur dioxide released annually, India’s emissions from its power plants already stand higher than any other country on earth, according to the report. In 2015, India gave its coal power plants two years to install the technology to cut sulfur dioxide emissions. Ten years, four deadline extensions, and one major …

At least four dead as heavy showers flood parts of NCR

At least four dead as heavy showers flood parts of NCR

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At least four people, including a three-year-old girl, died as heavy rains lashed Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday, submerging several areas under water that inconvenienced pedestrians and resulted in massive snarls on roads. Across Delhi-NCR, it rained nearly continuously from late Wednesday night until mid-afternoon on Thursday. (HT Photo) A seven-year-old allegedly drowned in a waterlogged vacant plot in Sanjay Colony in the Samaypur Badli area, northwest Delhi. Police said they were still investigating the details of the death, including the ownership of the plot. According to an officer aware of the details, the boy, a class 3 student, had gone to the plot near his house with his five-year-old brother early in the morning to defecate. “My two sons left home around 8.30am to defecate in the open area. The seven-year-old was sitting on a wall when he slipped and fell into the vacant plot that was submerged with rainwater. It was an accident,” his mother, Tamanna, told reporters. Also Read: Rohini building collapse: 2 more bodies pulled out of debris; toll rises …

Red alert in Delhi as thunderstorms, rain and strong winds likely to intensify from Friday

Red alert in Delhi as thunderstorms, rain and strong winds likely to intensify from Friday

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Thunderstorm activity is expected to intensify across Delhi-NCR from Friday as a weather system strengthens, increasing the likelihood of rain, lightning and strong winds across the region. Thunderstorms accompanied by rain and gusty winds swept across parts of the national capital on Thursday night, providing respite from the sweltering heat and humidity that had prevailed through the day. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times) The prevailing conditions are also expected to bring relief from the heat, with temperatures likely to dip over the next few days under the influence of cloud cover and rainfall. Also Read | Wind at 90 kmph speed, thunderstorm, rain: IMD issues red alert in Delhi; Noida residents get ‘extreme weather’ warning Rain and winds in Delhi-NCR Thunderstorms accompanied by rain and gusty winds swept across parts of the national capital on Thursday night, providing respite from the sweltering heat and humidity that had prevailed through the day. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Palam and Pusa recorded wind speeds of 63 kmph and 48 kmph, respectively. Gurugram, Jafarpur, Pusa, Lodhi Road and …

Phones across Delhi-NCR buzz with ‘extremely severe alert’ for thunderstorm, lightning, hailstorm

Phones across Delhi-NCR buzz with ‘extremely severe alert’ for thunderstorm, lightning, hailstorm

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Phones across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) buzzed with alerts on Saturday evening. The text on screen for some people in Noida was titled ‘Extremely severe alert’. Delhi put on IMD’s red alert for severe thunder storm and dust storm warning on Saturday (May 30) (Arvind Yadav/HT) It said: “Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and fast winds (speed 60-80 km/h, to increase to 90 km/h) and moderate to heavy rain and hailstorm are likely at some places in your district during next 3 hours.” Some got it in Hindi while others got a translated English version with it. This came just as Delhi-NCR residents on Saturday received some relief from the scorching heat in the form of light rain, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed parts of the city and its adjoining areas under a red alert for thunderstorm as well as dust storms. According to the IMD forecast seen at 4:30 pm on Saturday, north, northwest, west and southwest Delhi districts were on red alert, while the rest of the city was …

Delhi on orange alert as rain, severe thunderstorm likely to hit in few hours; IMD sounds red alert for Gurugram

Delhi on orange alert as rain, severe thunderstorm likely to hit in few hours; IMD sounds red alert for Gurugram

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast relief from the intense heatwave across Delhi-NCR and other parts of Northwest India over the next three days, as western disturbances and easterly winds are expected to change weather conditions in the region. Delhi on orange alert for severe thunderstorm, hailstorm in evening hours. (Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times) The weather department has issued an orange alert for Delhi and Noida, and a red alert for Gurugram and Faridabad for the next few hours, as moderate to severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and isolated hailstorms are very likely at many places across the region. IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava told news agency ANI that thunderstorm activity is likely across the Western Himalayan region and nearby plains under the influence of the incoming western disturbance and easterly winds. Also read | Heat respite for Delhi from today? Weather panel predicts rain, thunderstorm He said the change in weather is expected to bring major relief from the ongoing heatwave in states including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. However, the IMD has …

IIT scholar says living a minimalist life in NCR costs ₹85-95k a month for 2 people, sparks discussion

IIT scholar says living a minimalist life in NCR costs ₹85-95k a month for 2 people, sparks discussion

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Rising rents, expensive housing societies, growing maintenance charges and increasing daily expenses have frequently sparked discussions online about the cost of living in Delhi-NCR. From Gurgaon to Noida, many residents say managing monthly expenses has become increasingly difficult, especially for middle-class families trying to balance rent, commute, groceries and savings. Amid this, a post by an IIT PhD scholar questioning how couples survive in NCR on salaries below ₹1 lakh per month has gone viral on X. The post sparked a discussion, with several users sharing their own experiences of living expenses in Delhi-NCR. (Pexels/Representational Image) “Cost of living in NCR is insane. I am not able to crunch numbers how a couple can live within 50-60k a month,” wrote Mishra Dev, a PhD scholar at IIT. Dev said that even while living a minimalist lifestyle, he estimated the “bare minimum” monthly expenses for two people in NCR to be between ₹85,000 and ₹95,000. “I am kind of a minimalist and cost of living a bare minimum life is 85-95k each month for two,” he …

Dust storm to hit Delhi tonight, IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave and strong winds

Dust storm to hit Delhi tonight, IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave and strong winds

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions and strong surface winds over the next three days, with a dust storm likely to sweep across Delhi-NCR in the next few hours as sand-laden winds from the Thar desert move towards the region. A woman covers herself and a kid on a hot summer day, in New Delhi, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Delhi experienced a warm Tuesday morning as the minimum temperature settled at 28.2 degrees Celsius while the weather office issued a ‘yellow’ alert for heatwave conditions, with isolated places in the city likely to reel under intense heat during the day. (PTI) Satellite imagery showed a thick layer of sand and haze approaching Delhi-NCR, with no signs of rain-bearing clouds. The dust storm, driven by strong westerly winds from Rajasthan, has already reached parts of west Haryana and is expected to affect Delhi-NCR and western Uttar Pradesh before gradually moving away by midnight. Also Read | Delhi simmers at 44.6°C as heatwave grills north India. See station-wise temperatures here …

After 14 years in Noida, man bids goodbye to city despite career success: ‘We became part of endless EMI loop’

After 14 years in Noida, man bids goodbye to city despite career success: ‘We became part of endless EMI loop’

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A Noida man’s emotional farewell video has struck a chord online after he opened up about leaving the city after spending 14 years there. Taking to Instagram, Vibhu Trivedi shared a video in which he reflected on his long journey in Noida, the professional growth the city gave him, and the personal emptiness he felt over time. A man returned to his hometown after 14 years in Noida, saying money could not replace loved ones. (Instagram/ designwithvibhu) (Also read: Noida CEO says he fired senior employee for asking him ‘Sir, tell me what to do?’) In the video, Trivedi said, “After a full 14 years, today I am leaving Noida forever. There is a bit of sadness, but also a bit of happiness. When I first came to this city in 2012, I used to wonder if anyone would ever give me a job. But somehow, in Noida itself, I covered the journey from a Junior Graphic Designer to a Creative Head.” (Also read: ‘A flat worth crores has zero value’: Noida man calls city …

Taxi and truck unions launch three-day protest over cess hike and fare demands

Taxi and truck unions launch three-day protest over cess hike and fare demands

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Transport and taxi unions in Delhi-NCR began a three-day strike on Thursday, May 21–23, leading to expected disruptions in daily commuting across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and nearby areas. The strike has been called against the Delhi government’s decision to increase the environment compensation cess on commercial vehicles, according to agencies. AIMTC leads nationwide protest call The strike has been organised under the banner of the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), the apex transport body which represents truckers, private buses, taxis and maxi cab operators. 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 and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link