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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

Delhi braces for heavy rain as fresh western disturbance hits; IMD issues yellow alert

Delhi braces for heavy rain as fresh western disturbance hits; IMD issues yellow alert

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The national capital is in for a wet and windy start to the week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a “yellow alert” for Monday and Tuesday. A fresh western disturbance is likely to bring scattered showers and gusty winds of up to 50 km/hr across northwest India, including Delhi NCR. May has been unusually cool so far, with back-to-back western disturbances and brief hailstorms in parts of the city. (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) Though the disturbance remains feeble, an IMD official said it began affecting the western Himalayan region from Sunday. “There are chances of light rain over the plains, including Delhi, on Monday and Tuesday,” the official added. Thundery developments are forecast for Wednesday, following which temperatures will gradually rise again. Also Read: Ocean temperatures soar as El Nino nears; India may witness harsher summer, weaker monsoon On Sunday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 37.9 degrees Celsius (°C), a notch below normal. The maximum is expected to hover between 37-39°C on Monday, before dipping to 35-37°C on Tuesday and 34-36°C on …

Khan Market retains crown as India’s costliest high-street, rent up 8%: Report

Khan Market retains crown as India’s costliest high-street, rent up 8%: Report

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New Delhi: The upscale Khan Market area in south Delhi remains the most expensive high-street location in terms of rent for retail spaces in India, with an 8% rise recorded in October – December 2025, as comparedto the same period in 2024, as per a report released by real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield. The monthly rent in Khan Market stands at ₹1,700-1,800 per square foot during the October to December 2025 period (HT) The monthly rent in Khan Market stands at ₹1,700-1,800 per square foot during the October to December 2025 period, while other major markets across Delhi-NCR also saw a rise in rents by 2-14%. At Connaught Place (inner circle), the monthly rent rose 4% to ₹1,150 – 1,250 per square foot. Main street rentals in Galleria Market (Gurugram) recorded the highest 14% growth at ₹1,150-1,250 per square foot a month. The report adds that the monthly rental at north Delhi’s Kamla Nagar market rose 11% to ₹480–510 per square foot, while the Greater Kailash 1, M Block market witnessed a 5% increase …

ED attaches ₹82 crore worth of properties in Gurugram real estate fraud

ED attaches ₹82 crore worth of properties in Gurugram real estate fraud

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The Enforcement Directorate has attached immovable properties worth ₹82 crore in connection with a large-scale alleged real estate fraud related to the commercial project “Ansal Hub-83” located in Sector-83, Gurugram. The Enforcement Directorate has attached immovable properties worth ₹82 crore in connection with a large-scale alleged real estate fraud related to the commercial project in Gurugram. (Representational photo) (HT File) The project is spread over a land area of 19 Kanal 15 Marla (approximately 2.47 acres) and consists of 147 commercial shops, 137 office spaces and two restaurant units, ED said on Feb 19. ED’s Gurugram zonal office attached these properties under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. ED said its investigation was initiated on the basis of an FIR registered by Haryana Police under section 120-B, 406 and 420 of Indian Penal Code 9IPC) in June 2023 against the promoters and senior officials of Ansal Housing Limited (formerly known as Ansal Housing and Construction Ltd). The company’s whole time director Kushagra Ansal and its associated entities namely Samyak Projects …

GRAP-3 pollution curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves| India News

GRAP-3 pollution curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves| India News

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The Commission for Air Quality Improvement (CAQM) on Thursday said it was revoking the stage 3 pollution curbs implemented under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR, as air quality has improved. A layer of smog covers the area around India Gate and Kartavya Path, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the ‘Very Poor’ category by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI Video Grab) According to the CAQM order, the AQI in Delhi has been improving owing to favourable meteorological conditions. The commission cited a forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicating that AQI in the Delhi-NCR area is likely to remain in the “moderate” to “poor” category in the coming days. “The Sub-Committee, accordingly, decides to revoke its orders dated 16.01.2026, for invoking actions under Stage-III (‘Severe’ Air Quality) of Schedule of GRAP (modified on 21.11.2025), with immediate effect,” the order stated. The order further stated that while GRAP Stage 3 is being revoked, the citizens need to “strictly adhere to the citizen …