weather

October 24, 2024 9:25 AM

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ amid rising concerns

Delhi’s air quality continued to be categorized as 'very poor,' with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 330 in several areas on Thursday. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), as of 7:00 AM, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 392, Ashok Vihar 350, IGI Airport T3 334, I...

October 23, 2024 7:57 PM

Cyclone Dana approaches West Bengal, IMD warns of heavy rainfall

As Cyclone Dana edges closer to West Bengal, the state government has implemented extensive measures to mitigate its impact. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall across several districts in the region on October 24 and 25. IMD Scientist Habibur Rahma...

October 23, 2024 1:44 PM

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’; thick morning smog covers city

Delhi witnessed a thick layer of smog on Wednesday morning as the city's air quality worsened, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the 'very poor' category. The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) recorded this figure around 7 am, highlighting the continued d...

October 23, 2024 12:42 PM

Odisha sets up relief centers, evacuation plans as Cyclone Dana approaches

The Odisha government has set up 5,000 relief centers and prepared evacuation plans for 10 lakh people as Cyclone Dana heads toward the eastern coast, officials said. Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall in the early hours of October 25. between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara and Bhadrak or Balaso...

October 21, 2024 10:50 PM

Cabinet Secretary reviews cyclone preparedness as Bay of Bengal storm looms

Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan chaired a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) on Monday to assess the preparedness for an impending cyclone developing over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) briefed the committee on the evolving low-pressure area o...

October 15, 2024 12:40 PM

La Nina is becoming less likely, Australia’s weather bureau says

The likelihood of a La Nina weather event in coming months has decreased, Australia's weather bureau said on Tuesday, adding that if the phenomenon did appear, it would be weak and short-lived. The development of La Nina and its opposite, El Nino, are of huge importance to global agriculture, with ...

October 15, 2024 12:42 PM

Heavy rain in Chennai causes waterlogging and traffic disruptions

Heavy rain continued to lash Chennai, disrupting normal life and leading to waterlogging and traffic congestion in the state capital on Tuesday morning. Visuals showed commuters clad in raincoats navigating roads filled with rainwater. Severe waterlogging was witnessed in the Koyambedu area of Che...

October 11, 2024 11:20 AM

Hurricane Milton death toll rises to 14 in Florida

The death toll from Hurricane Milton has climbed to at least 14 after another fatality was reported in Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa, according to CNN. A woman in her late 70s lost her life during post-hurricane restoration efforts when a large tree branch fell on her. The tragic incide...