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May-June like heatwave hits Delhi early; temperatures cross 41 degree Celsius

May-June like heatwave hits Delhi early; temperatures cross 41 degree Celsius

The weather across the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) has taken a sharp and unexpected turn, bringing with it intense heatwave conditions more typical of May and June, even as April draws to a close. After experiencing relatively mild and pleasant weather in March, reminiscent of February’s lingering chill, residents are now grappling with soaring temperatures and deteriorating air quality, reported IANS. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a continuous heatwave alert has been issued from April 21 to April 24. On April 21, the maximum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 41 degrees Celsius, while the minimum stood at 23 degrees. The situation is expected to worsen over the next few days, with temperatures likely to rise further. The maximum temperature may touch 43 degrees Celsius on April 22 and 23, and similar conditions are expected to persist on April 24, with the minimum temperature hovering around 24 degrees. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more …

US university’s education fair in Delhi rescheduled due to pollution | Education News

US university’s education fair in Delhi rescheduled due to pollution | Education News

The US University Education Fair scheduled for November 21 in Delhi has been rescheduled due to poor air quality in the city. EducationUSA has not released the new dates for the fair. The US Department of State, as per a press release, supports the education fair to guide Indian students about scholarships, admissions, and other aspects. The event was scheduled at the America Center in New Delhi. With Delhi experiencing the worst air pollution levels since 2019, marked by a 24-hour AQI of 494 on Monday, Delhi and the NCR region authorities, including Noida, Gurgaon, and Faridabad, have taken swift action and have closed and shifted to online classes for all students up to Class 12. The decision to suspend all schools in Noida till Class 12 came as Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was invoked in the National Capital Region, which includes the two western Uttar Pradesh districts. Moreover, the University of Delhi (DU) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have announced the continuation of online classes until at least November 23 and …