Delhi weather

January 24, 2025 11:45 AM

Fog disrupts flights and trains in Delhi, low visibility across northern India

Several flights and trains were delayed in the national capital on Friday due to foggy weather conditions. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 8.9°C at Palam and 9.8°C at Safdarjung, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Meanwhile, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 207, categorized as ‘poor,’ as per the Central Pollution Control Board. The IMD also reported foggy conditions across northeast Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, north coastal Odisha, an...

December 27, 2024 9:32 AM

Delhi residents wake up to light rain, reduced visibility

Light rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Friday morning, as a layer of fog covered the city, resulting in reduced visibility. As per the India Meteorological Department, the lowest recorded temperature on Friday is 12 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is 20 degrees Celsius. The IMD has predicted a "thunderstorm with rain" for Delhi on Friday and Saturday. With this, more showers are expected to drizzle over the city. A local resident, Deepak Pandey, said, "The w...

December 17, 2024 9:51 AM

Delhi AQI over 400 triggers GRAP IV emergency measures

Delhi's air quality has deteriorated sharply, with the air quality index (AQI) exceeding 400 and entering the 'severe' category, according to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). At 7 AM on Tuesday, Delhi's AQI was recorded at 421. Areas like Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, and Alipur reported AQI values ranging from 400 to 470, indicating hazardous air quality. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has classified the local air quality as "Very Poor," ...