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IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Diversion To Imphal After Dust Storm At Dibrugarh Airport | India News

IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Diversion To Imphal After Dust Storm At Dibrugarh Airport | India News

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Last Updated:February 22, 2026, 19:21 IST The sudden weather change forced the flight crew to quickly reroute the aircraft to the nearest safe alternative in Manipur to ensure passenger safety. Flight 6E-6457 departed Imphal and landed safely at Dibrugarh at 1.20 pm, roughly two hours behind schedule. (File Image) An IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad carrying 144 passengers was diverted to Imphal on Sunday after a severe dust storm made visibility at Dibrugarh airport dangerously low, officials said. The sudden weather change forced the flight crew to quickly reroute the aircraft to the nearest safe alternative in Manipur to ensure passenger safety. Flight 6E-6457, operating from Ahmedabad to Dibrugarh via Guwahati, departed from Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati at 10.20 am, an airport official told PTI. The flight was scheduled to land at Dibrugarh at 11.15 am. “While it was scheduled to touch down at Dibrugarh airport at 11.15 am, the arrival coincided with a heavy dust storm that significantly hampered operations. Conditions on the ground fell well below the minimum safety thresholds required …

Urban local bodies used over ₹7,000 crore to fight road dust, Lok Sabha told| India News

Urban local bodies used over ₹7,000 crore to fight road dust, Lok Sabha told| India News

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Urban local bodies have used ₹7,094.39 crores to control road dust, the union environment ministry told the Lok Sabha on Monday.Out of 130 cities, 48 million-plus cities/ urban agglomerations are funded under the XVth Finance Commission Million-Plus City Challenge Fund as an air quality performance grant, and the remaining 82 cities are funded under the Control of Pollution Scheme of MoEFCC. Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh. (@KVSinghMPGonda) “Till date, ₹13,852.22 crore has been released to 130 cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) as critical gap funding to implement air pollution mitigation measures. Funds under NCAP are released to each cities for implementing the City Action Plan, which includes measures to control road dust as one of the components. Accordingly, information submitted by respective ULBs have been reported on the PRANA portal, ₹7,094.39 crore has been utilized for measures for control of road dust,” union minister of state Kirti Vardhan Singh said in a written response. He was responding to questions by Shiv Sena MPs Eknath …

Delhi Pollution Crisis: Centre Plans To Deploy Japanese Tech To Reduce Dust Particle Emissions | India News

Delhi Pollution Crisis: Centre Plans To Deploy Japanese Tech To Reduce Dust Particle Emissions | India News

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Last Updated:December 24, 2025, 17:42 IST The Centre plans to introduce advanced Japanese technology to significantly reduce the emission of dust particles in the air. Delhi pollution. (File) The Union government is implementing a comprehensive strategy to combat the escalating issue of air pollution, government sources told CNN News18. The Centre plans to introduce advanced Japanese technology to significantly reduce the emission of dust particles in the air. Additionally, the government is set to adopt Japanese demolition and construction methods that effectively limit dust during such activities, which are major contributors to urban air pollution. The new technology aims to cut airborne dust particles at their source, thereby improving air quality in affected cities. In conjunction with these measures, the government is also accelerating its push for electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its long-term strategy to reduce vehicular emissions. First Published: December 24, 2025, 17:38 IST News india Delhi Pollution Crisis: Centre Plans To Deploy Japanese Tech To Reduce Dust Particle Emissions Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and …

OPINION | Modi’s warning to Pakistan: Mend ways or bite the dust

OPINION | Modi’s warning to Pakistan: Mend ways or bite the dust

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PM Modi drew three red lines for dealing with Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. He said, firstly, if there is any big terror attack on India, Pakistan will get a fierce response. Our armed forces will decide the timing, mode and conditions. New Delhi: In a clear warning to Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, declared, no power on earth can deter India from punishing Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. “India cannot be deterrred by creating scare about use of atom bomb by Pakistan”, Modi said.  The Prime Minister was addressing a rally in Bikaner near Pakistan border, while launching several thousands of crores worth new projects.  Modi warned that if Pakistan does not mend its ways, it will have to face serious consequences. It will face severe cash crunch and water shortage, he said. Modi said, “I keep my head cool but the blood that runs through my veins is hot. Garam Sindoor (hot vermillion) runs through my veins”. He was referring to Operation Sindoor in which Indian armed forces destroyed 11 Pakistani air bases and razed nine terrorist …

Dust storm and rain hit Delhi, scuppers city transport

Dust storm and rain hit Delhi, scuppers city transport

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A hailstorm accompanied by heavy rain with wind speed of 79 kmph lashed Delhi-NCR late Wednesday evening, causing tree felling, waterlogging and traffic jams in many areas, after the city endured a hot and humid day. Flight operations were hit at the Delhi airport, while Metro passengers on the Yellow Line were stranded for hours. “Our flight schedules are currently impacted due to the heavy rains and thunderstorm sweeping across Delhi, Chandigarh and Kolkata,” IndiGo said in a post on X.Air India, in a post on X, said rain and thunderstorms may disrupt flights to/from Delhi this evening. “Due to bad weather (thunderstorm with heavy rain) in Delhi (DEL), all departures/ arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. Additionally, traffic movement to the airport might be affected due to heavy rains,” SpiceJet said in a post on X. Strong winds and dust storms hit several parts of the capital, with the city`s primary weather station in Safdarjung recording wind speeds of 79 kmph, while Palam reported 74 kmph, Pragati Maidan 78 kmph, and Pitampura …

What Delhi’s power companies said on electricity cuts after dust storm | Latest News India

What Delhi’s power companies said on electricity cuts after dust storm | Latest News India

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A hailstorm accompanied by heavy rain lashed Delhi-NCR late Wednesday evening, bringing a sudden change in weather after the city endured a hot and humid day. A view of an uprooted tree near PVR: Plaza, City Park Red Light at Pitampura, following heavy thunderstorms and rain showers, in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Hindustan Times) While it did bring some respite from the heat, the storm disrupted the power supply in several areas of the national capital. Major power companies issued statements, assuring customers of a quick resolution of their complaints, while giving the reason for the power disruption. What did major power companies say about the electricity cuts in Delhi? Tata Power DDL released a statement noting power disruptions in several areas, including Bawana, Narela, Jahangirpuri, Civil Lines, Shakti Nagar, Model Town, Wazirabad, Dhirpur, and Burari. The company informed that the power lines were damaged due to the storm and is working to fix the issue. “With Delhi hit by intense dust storm followed by thunderclaps, hail and rain, power disruptions …

Massive Dust Storm Hits Delhi-NCR After Day Temperatures Touch 50 Degrees Celsius

Massive Dust Storm Hits Delhi-NCR After Day Temperatures Touch 50 Degrees Celsius

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Last Updated:May 21, 2025, 20:22 IST The MeT issued a ‘red alert’ in several districts with predictions of light to moderate rain accompanied with thunderstorm, dust storms and gusty winds A massive dust storm hit parts of Delhi-NCR on May 21. (Image for representation: PTI) After persistent summer heat and high humidity over the past few days, a massive dust storm signalled a sudden change in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday. The MeT issued a ‘red alert’ in several districts with predictions of light to moderate rain accompanied with thunderstorm, dust storms and gusty winds. As skies became overcast, heavy rain lashed several parts of the city. In the day, the “feels like” temperature in the national capital touched 50.2 degrees Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature reached 40.7 degrees Celsius, 0.5 degrees above normal, according to the Met Office, while humidity ranged between 64 and 34 per cent during the day. The heat index, also known as the apparent or “feels like” temperature, measures how hot it really feels when relative …

IMD Predicts Heavy Rain, Dust Storms In Several States This Week | Check List

IMD Predicts Heavy Rain, Dust Storms In Several States This Week | Check List

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Last Updated:May 19, 2025, 18:23 IST Delhi and nearby areas may see partly cloudy skies, light rain, and dust storms on Saturday, with winds of 40–50 km/h, offering slight relief from heat and humidity A combination of a western disturbance, cyclonic winds, and pre-monsoon activity is likely to bring rain, thunderstorms, and lightning to several states. (Representative/PTI) The country, including Delhi, is witnessing another change in weather patterns. According to IMD meteorologist Akhilesh Srivastava, a combination of a western disturbance, cyclonic winds, and pre-monsoon activity is likely to bring rain, thunderstorms, and lightning to several states. However, severe heat and heatwave conditions are expected to continue in some regions. On Saturday, Delhi and nearby regions are expected to see partly cloudy skies, providing some relief from the heat and humidity. The Meteorological Department has forecast a dust storm and light rain, accompanied by winds reaching speeds of 40–50 km/h. The maximum temperature is likely to remain around 40°C. A yellow alert has been issued for the capital. Meanwhile, Rajasthan is under an orange alert for …

Strong winds, dust storms hit Delhi, Noida amid scorching heat | Latest News India

Strong winds, dust storms hit Delhi, Noida amid scorching heat | Latest News India

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Strong winds and dust storm swept parts of Delhi and adjoining cities such as Uttar Pradesh’s Noida and Ghaziabad on Saturday afternoon, a day after similar weather was experienced in the areas. Light rain in Noida Sector 12 during the summer season brought a pleasant change to the weather on Friday, May 16.(Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times) The IMD had forecast a thunderstorm accompanied with rain for Delhi on Saturday, with the maximum temperature expected to settle around 42 degrees Celsius. Amid sudden drop in visibility earlier this week, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday that dust advected from North Pakistan is moving towards Delhi-NCR via Punjab and Haryana. According to the IMD, the movement occurs under strong lower-level westerly winds prevailing over Punjab and Haryana. The weather department said at around 3:30 pm on Saturday that a dust storm followed by a thunderstorm with light to moderate rain and lightning is very likely to happen across all of Delhi and NCR in the next two hours. Gusty winds with speeds of 40 to 60 …

Our Army, Air Force and Navy personnel made Pakistani army bite the dust: PM

Our Army, Air Force and Navy personnel made Pakistani army bite the dust: PM

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that our Army, Air Force and Navy personnel made Pakistani army bite the dust through India`s Operaion Sindoor. PM Modi on Tuesday travelled to the Adampur air base in Punjab and interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of action during the recent India-Pakistan tensions. PM Modi in his address on Tuesday said,  “Bharat Mata Ki Jai is not just a slogan but a pledge by the country`s soldiers to dedicate their lives for the nation and tales of their valour are etched in history forever after Operation Sindoor.” He said that when our armed forces take the wind out of nuclear blackmail, our enemies understand the importance of `Bharat Mata Ki Jai. “The tales of your valour will be etched in history forever. I salute our Army, Air Force and Navy personnel,” PM Modi said in his address at the Adampur air base. Interacted with the air warriors and soldiers at AFS Adampur. Their courage and professionalism in protecting our nation are commendable. …